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Kang Nam

5715 Buford Hwy NE,Ste 101, Atlanta, GA, 30340
  • (770) 455-3464
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  • Alicia C.

    My family is a regular at this restaurant, and there's a reason why: the sushi is always fresh, and the side dishes are plentiful and delicious. We mostly order one of the combos, which is the best deal. If you're not into sashimi, then opt for the sushi or sushi/sashimi combo. In addition to your fresh fish, you'll get an array of side dishes that may fill you up before the sushi arrives on the table. Also, after the sushi, you have the option for a stew, which we always get. It's probably the best free stew in town - worthy enough to stand on its own as a chargeable dish. (We usually get mae-oon-tang.) The rolls here are pretty good as well, although I find it to be a bit pricey, which is why I push the combos for the budget conscious. It can come down to $20-$25/person, which is pretty good for sushi. They also have a great selection of Korean and Japanese beers, sake, and soju.

    (5)

  • Rick D.

    Went here with a sushi meetup group and concentrated solely on the sushi side of the house. The food was fresh and while service was slow, it wasn't unbearable. They have the old standards, hamachi, maguro, unagi and others but for me the star of the night was the Kimchi roll. Having never had Kimchi, I was surprised at the taste. Not too bad, but not the strong overpowering flavor I had heard about. I got the chance to try some Kimchi afterwards and while it wasnt the best tasting, it wasnt that bad either. I would recommend this place from a sushi standpoint but cant say how good the Korean side of things might be.

    (4)

  • Dave G.

    Very good, but different place to get Sushi. This is Japanese sushi with a korean flair. It's a different experience - the sushi is very fresh, the staff attentative. However, there are a few other places in Atlanta which are better.

    (4)

  • Ike J.

    on yo...... lol its ok ive have great meals here

    (4)

  • Jason K.

    I've eaten here about 6 times now. This is basically a Korean sushi/BBQ restaurant. Though they do serve few rolls and Japanese style items, Kang Nam sells Korean style sushi and of course BBQ. The food is excellent the sushi is fresh. We usually order the VIP sushi meal which comes in a 12 course meal format serves about 4-6. Without a doubt if you must try something you have to try the Lobster Mae Oon Tang(lobster spicey stew). Service is a bit slow but other then thats its a great place to experience Korean sushi/bbq.

    (4)

  • T T.

    I have eaten sushi in many, many places but Kang Nam is the best by far ANYWHERE. I have eaten there over 100 times and 99 of them were 5 star meals (we had one that was only 3 star). The sushi is as fresh and tasty as it gets !

    (5)

  • Tristan T.

    Let me preface that I have never eaten here for dinner. However, there are 5 or 6 options on the lunch menu that are all tasty. The side dishes, standard at Korean restaurants, are for the most part good. The kimchee used to be better but has changed a bit over time. I prefer the sushi, sashimi and udon combo which runs about $20 with tip. The meal is followed by a small cup of green tea ice cream which is excellent. I can't find any that tastes the same so I'm not sure if they make it themselves. Would eat here more often if I could afford $20 lunches on a regular basis.

    (4)

  • Nia H.

    Check my profile- I don't make reviews. This is the first time I have eaten at a place where I felt the urge to take some time and recognize how incredible my experience was. I honestly wasn't expecting anything- But my cousin and I were treated with such great care. We sat at the sushi bar. I ordered the eel roll and the dancing eel roll. It was so yummy! The presentation was also so spectacular- I took a picture and posted it too! The staff was extremely nice and attentive. I am definitely coming back and bringing friends.

    (5)

  • Nikki G.

    This is my sushi spot when I'm absolutely ravenous and feel like eating my own weight in raw fish. They serve most of their meals Korean-style, which means you'll get tons of little appetizers along with your main course. If, like me, you often dine by yourself at the sushi bar, then you also have the option of ordering the Chef's Choice sushi dinner. It's not listed on the menu so you have to know to ask for it. At my last visit, it was $45 and included so much food I actually had to ask the server NOT to bring me the last 2 courses for fear of exploding (Monty Python-style)! It typically includes the usual Korean "banchan" sides, a ton of fresh sashimi, rice with caviar, spicy soup, and more. For those of you who prefer a normal-size meal, they have plenty of the usual sushi and Korean options.

    (4)

  • Wen L.

    Love the sushi here! The rolls are so huge and filling. You can really taste the FRESH ingredients in the rolls compared to other sushi rolls. I got a kangs special roll and an eel roll and was so stuffed! My husband got the chirashi don and the bowl was gorgeous! He inhaled it before I could get a piece of anything. I will take that as evidence that it was delicious. I like this place because it is a mix of korean and Japanese so you get miso soup, salad, and the korean little dishes with your orders....oh AND vanilla ice cream at the end! Yum!

    (5)

  • Krista H.

    My friends and I went here after reading all the great reviews and we agree - this place is great! . We ordered the tuna tataki and was so happy with our choice. The peppercorn sear wss perfect. We ordered the special sashimi sushi platter. Be prepared if you do this. We thought that we were just going to get the sushi and 5 courses later were amazed. The special gives you incredible appetizers, soups, salads, lots of sashimi and sushi and dessert. If you order this dont order an appetizer and have more than 3 people in your group.

    (5)

  • Kristin B.

    We were looking for relatively inexpensive sushi on Buford Highway (ie: not Hayakawa but not BuHi Farmers Market) and ended up here for dinner on a Sunday night when the wait at Shoya Izakaya was over 30 minutes. It's a somewhat dated looking restaurant from the exterior -with a faded sign that just reads "Japanese Restaurant" from the street. The parking is somewhat limited out front, and it shares the lot with the cheap bus to NYC, so if you're there at loading or unloading times, it gets quite zoo-y. The sushi and sashimi were quite solid. It skip the Rainbow Roll next time, as it was stuffed with Krab, but the regular sashimi sampler and deluxe sushi samplers were delicious. The salmon was particularly tasty - lots of marbling and a smooth, fresh texture. The sampler platters also come with miso soup, the traditional ice berg lettuce with ginger dressing, and three banchan. The service was a little scattered. Though it took me a while to find the doorbell button that you ring for your server, even once we discovered it, it took our waitress forever to get to us. We ended up being *those* Americans that rang the bell seven or eight times, at which point a guy in the kitchen would holler something and we'd get served immediately. Otherwise, our single rings would go unanswered, or when they were answered, they would never return with what we asked for. All in all, solid sushi offerings at reasonable prices make this a solid spot, but the service issues won't have me rushing to return.

    (3)

  • Christopher Y.

    This is my favorite place to eat in the area. It's a bit pricey, but you also get banchan (korean side dishes). Service is great, and the staff is extremely hospitable and accommodating to your needs. Do I need to mention that they serve complementary ice cream dessert?!?!

    (5)

  • Audry H.

    First off, this is clearly a Korean owned Japanese restaurant. The signs outside the restaurant are all Korean and the menu is also in Korean. That being said, we ordered the lunch combo B. The amount and variety of food we got for $23 was extremely good value. We were first served banchan (Korean small plates) with pumpkin soup. I personally am not a fan of pumpkin in general, but my boyfriend liked the sweetness of it. I also didn't find any of the banchan exceptional, most were subpar compared to other Korean restaurants that serve similar plates. Next, we were served our sashimi plate which had five slices of flounder , salmon, and tuna each with two california rolls. I found the fish to be fresh and very tasty. For the "third couse", we were served the grilled mackerel, eel, four roe rice, shrimp tempura, and spicy fish soup . If I wasn't full before, I definitely was after finish all of this. The eel was disappointing, as it was very comparable to pre-cooked eel I could buy at an Asian supermarket. I loved the mackerel and the spicy fish soup... both were super flavorful and the soup left a nice warm feeling in my tummy. We ended the meal with cookies and cream ice cream (although I was hoping it'd be green tea ice cream). For lunch, this is a superb place to eat good quality sushi and a meal that will leave you satisfied, but I don't think I'd come here for dinner (the same combo i had was about $35 for dinner). Still on the hunt for a sushi place that will blow my mind at a reasonable price point.

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    I've heard a lot of good things about this place because of their sushi/sashimi. I'm not a big fan of raw fish so I've never had the urge to want to try it out so it was my first time with a friend for lunch. It's located off Buford Hwy, across from the Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme in the Doraville Shopping Plaza as a heads up for first timers since it is a little difficult to find. It wasn't too busy at the time, but if they were, parking would be a problem because they share the building with other stores and their lot is a bit small in size. The inside is pretty small with booths and tables and rooms on the sides of the restaurant, probably for parties with more than four people. You can also see the sushi chefs at the sushi bar when you walk in or get placed to sit in the main seating area. Their menu offers lunch combos from 11AM-6PM that ranges from bulgogi bento boxes that come with soup, sushi, and salad to udon noodles served with sashimi and sushi. I didn't get the chance to scan their full menu since they had a lot of lunch options printed on a sheet of paper that were already placed on the tables when you sat down. I decided to go with their kalbi (marinated beef short ribs sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions) that came with a shrimp tempura roll and sushi and a bowl of rice. Before the main dishes were brought out, they give banchan, which are small side dishes, that consisted of potato salad, bean sprouts, fish cake (best I've ever had compared to all the other Korean restaurants I have been to) and kimchi to name a few. The food came out at a reasonable time, all at once, and it was pretty good. The kalbi was marinated and cooked very well, not too hard/chewy to eat/bite. The shrimp tempura roll was very good and since I don't eat raw fish (consisted 5 pieces), I gave the sushi to my friend. The servers were very nice, made sure to replenish our water and tea throughout and offered free ice cream at the end :) Will definitely be back to try more lunch options and check out their full menu!

    (5)

  • Thi T.

    Here, you can find Japanese food and Korean food. The lunch special definitely was enough til fill me up. It came with the Kalgi, tempura shrimp sushi, and a plate of sashimi. I love the sticky rice here because they sprinkle sesame seeds, giving it a nice fragrance. Kalgi was flavorful. Fresh sushi. Many options. The meal ended with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. Worth it for $20. The server was professional, although not too friendly. We didn't know if it was because she didn't understand much English as she was not very responsive to our requests (although she always followed through with them). There's a small parking lot but we didn't have trouble finding parking.

    (4)

  • Andrew M.

    I have never written a review for a restaurant before, but I am compelled to write one for Kang Nam. This place is great. It is my "go-to" sushi place in Atlanta. The sushi is excellent, and the wait staff is friendly (there is a bit of a language barrier- but so what?). Most telling is the fact that Japanese (and other assorted Asian) people eat there (the Asian customers probably outnumber the Caucasian customers by a 5 to 1 ratio), which says a lot about the quality of the food. Give it a try...

    (5)

  • Jin K.

    Kang Nam is a Korean styled Sushi restaurant. I've been to Kang Nam couple times back in the days, but I was never a big fan of it because I was never served fresh sashimi and quality of overall restaurant was below standard. Lately, I've heard that the owner of the restaurant changed and heard pretty good reviews so I decided to check it out, also due to the fact that my go-to restaurant, Naru Sushi in Duluth, has been slacking recently. I ordered the sashimi combo and couple bottles of alcohol. Like many other Korean sushi restaurants, sashimi combo comes out with A LOT of appetizers before the main meal. Kang Nam's appetizers were top notch and better than most of the places I've tried. There were some appetizers I saw for the first time, and a lot of 'em were very delicious. This was a definite improvement compared to before. Now, the main thing I came here for. Sashimi & other seafood. All the sashimi was in top quality and very fresh. I haven't had this good of sashimi in awhile. Sashimi platter contained flounder, salmon, toro, hamachi, white tuna, and saba. Seafood platter was good but some menus could've been more fresh. Seafood platter contained abalone, sea cucumber, Uni, Sea Cucumber, Mirugai, and raw shrimps. Middle of the meal, head sushi chef served us a premium slice of toro and ankimo on the house. It definitely made up for some seafood items that could've been fresher. All in all, I was really impressed with the improvement and will be back again.

    (5)

  • Natasha C.

    One of the best meals that I had in ATL! I've bookmarked this place before my Atlanta trip and was excited to try this place out! I had high hopes going here after seeing the pictures on Yelp. I'd say Kang Nam did not disappoint me and I was very impressed with the service, food portion and the fresh seafood. We had party of 7 and decided to get the VIP Sashimi combo. The combo came with porridge, 12 different kinds of Sashimi, Lobster Sashimi, roe rice, Lobster spicy soup, and a bunch of appetizers. I can't remember how many appetizers we actually got because they just kept coming. The dishes were all delicious with great food presentation. Next, we got our sashimi platter and it was WOW! There were three big bowls with nicely cut sashimi and ice at the bottom. Some of my favorites were Uni, Sweet Shrimp, Fatty Tuna, and Flounder. One of the platters had very exotic deep sea fish that I didn't enjoy very much. However, it was an interesting experience to try exotic sashimi. We finished our meal with a bowl of rice mix with 3 different kinds of roe and seaweed, spicy lobster soup, and a house spicy California roll. We were all very satisfied after the meal. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone that has passion for good seafood! This place has a lot to offer and the food selection and service are on point!

    (5)

  • Malinda L.

    I hate this place. Customer service sucks. We came there during lunch and waited for 10 minutes before being greeted. I could understand if they were busy but we were the only customers there! After being seated we ordered immediately since we had 10 minutes earlier on no service. It took them exactly 46 minutes to bring out 4 orders of sushi rolls. In the mean time, they could have brought some water or our drinks. Seriously, they deserve no stars here. I'll NEVER come back here. I hope they go out of business!

    (1)

  • Stephanie M.

    One of my favorite late night places on Buford HWY. - Good and friendly customer service - Sushi menu, A++ - Side dishes come with every meal, even sushi - Cozy, decorative interior. - Ample seating. Booths can be a little awkward because of the distance between you, the table, and the person across from you. There are also private tables tucked into little cubby-hole type rooms with privacy curtains. I've had the chirashi bowl, the tempura udon, & various sushi rolls. The udon was acceptable, nothing special about the broth or noodles but the battered shrimp makes up for it with it's crispy goodness. The chirashi bowl and sushi rolls I've had, were excellent. Great selection and cuts of fish with perfectly cooked rice. Also, props to their plating and food presentation - always very pretty. I only wish they had a better selection of dinner specials/combos. It can get pricey if you venture of the sushi menu at dinner time.

    (4)

  • Andrea M.

    A cute little place. The menu was limited but neatly organized. The restaurant was cozy and had limited seating. There were the typical seating arrangements (tables and booths) along with more private booths with curtains for privacy. We decided to order the fried potato as the appetizer. It was good, but the portion size wasn't enough for sharing (4 pieces in total). We also shared the rainbow roll. The roll was pretty average. Nothing to wowing on either end of the spectrum. The beef don I ordered was good. It came with a side soup. The portion size was good, and the seasoning of the beef was good as well. Overall this place had a nice cozy atmospheric vibe. The employees moved about the place and checked on us often since the restaurant was so small. Somewhat tucked backed from Buford Hwy, just aim for the pharmacy and you're approximately there.

    (3)

  • Dave M.

    Woah, I was impressed. I had average hopes going in b/c the outside looks just average but I really like this place. You enter to a friendly staff. They were very helpful in explaining the dishes and bringing us things we requested. I can't remember the name but we ordered a large sushi and sashimi dish for the entire group. The sushi plate was very good. The quality was fresh and well prepared. The sashimi dish was amazing as well except it came with the funky looking stuff I don't care for. I'll just order sashimi without that funky stuff next time. We also got veggie tempura which came out hot and fresh. We added some rolls to the dish as well. They bring out a lot of starters that are included with the sashimi and sushi plates. They were all tasty and presentable. The sushi chef himself brought out the food. The place is a good size with some private rooms for larger parties. I'm going to try their lunch stuff next time. I would recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Before heading north to to catch our plane in SC, we got some Korean food, Kang nam style! There are so many Korean restaurants on Buford, and we couldn't double check easily since we were driving, but I seem to recall my friend Addy having high ratings for this place. Not the neatest or most modern decor, but it does have a feel of a Korean or Japanese establishment - as if I'm some authority on what THEY look like :) It took a while to find our bearing with the 3 different menus. We both settled on the boxes, since some of the other interesting choices suggested there would be too much food: my wife chose the Bulgogi box, and I, the salmon ($11/13). There's certainly no lack of quantity in what we got: miso soup and 3 banchans to start, followed by a box teeming with food quality that's just a small step behind. I do wish the salad had more water shaken out of it, and wasabi that's a little more potent, but both meat and wish were tender and tasty, with the Bulgogi eking out a narrow victory. It was also odd that the rice (supposedly hot) went with the cold sushi, instead of being where the sauce might be. I had a Korean beer (Hite) to go with it - served in an interesting manner. The bottle is brought to the table with a small glass, and an opener deposited with them! Must come from some ancient need to reassure the customer that it's genuine bottled beer, not one filled with other unauthorized substances. I polished off everything, thus paying the price not only with my credit card that day, but also on the scale the next day. And for my efforts, we got dessert: strawberry or chocolate ice cream that our waitress hastened to add is included. Both were good. Service was polite and deferential, even if they resolutely left our boxes there even as we were slurping up the last of the ice cream - may be another outdated Korean custom? All in all, between 4 or 5 stars; we were pleased, and we would return to try other things, unless Addy has another recommendation.

    (4)

  • Hambri Enta M.

    Personally the best sushi/Japanese I have EVER had. Mind you I'm no world traveler. The $17 sushi sashimi udon lunch is gicantic. See pics. I am for my first time eating raw flounder and I like it. There will be many more visits. Probably a birthday dinner next year!!

    (5)

  • Charlie N.

    Stopped by for lunch with the wife today. The atmosphere and decor were pleasant. The service was on point. They made sure everthing was good. We ordered two sushi rolls and two Bento box lunches. The banchan came out first, 3 dishes mash potatoes, picked diakons and sautéed shiitake. The two rolls came out next ( salmon skin and spicy salmon rolls) both rolls tasted fresh and the rice was seasoned right. Our bento lunches came out next and i was surprised how much food there was. I ordered the kalbi and for a bento box the was agood amount of meat. Also came with salad, tempura, gyoza, edamame, jap jae, fried rice and California rolls. Over all great meal and was offered complimentary ice cream at the end. 1 to 10 (10 da best ) Price .... 7 Service. .... 7 Decor ..... 8 Food ..... 8 Atmosphere. .... 7 Would i come back. ... yes the bento box lunches are a great value with good food.

    (5)

  • Rosa Haruko A.

    The quality of the food here is great! The bento boxes are huge and fairly priced. Mine came with steak, sushi,salad,egg rolls, soup & dumplings for $17! The only thing I don't recommend is the udon soup unless you like seafood/miso flavored soup. Other than that everything was superb.

    (4)

  • John E.

    Kang Nam can be found on Buford Hwy right outside of I285 (OTP) and across and up a block from the Buford Hwy Farmers Market. You'll see the bright red awning jutting out from the ground floor of a multi-story building. Kang Nam appears to be a Korean owned sushi restaurant and this isn't as strange as it might sound. Both Japan and Korea have a fine tradition of raw fish preparation with common elements. I had little to no expectations when we decided to try Kang Nam - I'd seen the awning before with little regard for trying it - especially with Sushi Hayakawa just a few blocks away. And too, some of my experiences with Korean-style sushi was a little less than satisfactory, but when my friend Sangam suggested trying it I was ready. The interior is on the smallish-side, however the booth placement allows for a more intimate, familial setting so you and your friends and family can gather around and share the food. I've now come here several times for lunch - I haven't tried the dinner yet so my opinions and impressions are in regard to lunch - keep that in mind as the bento boxes aren't available (I don't believe?) at dinner. Once seated you have a paper place-mat with some simple menu options - I find that this is a unique feature in Korean restaurants that I like quite a bit. You're also given a laminated lunch menu that includes photos of dishes which is especially helpful for us dumb Americans (even though I was born in Korea, having lived almost all my life in the US I consider myself a gaijin or waeguk, even with my extensive familiarity with both cuisines). Sangam ordered the Salmon Box $12.99, which included grilled salmon, California roll, tempura, salad and rice. I ordered the Chicken Box $9.99 (and have pretty much ordered it, the galbi box or the bulgogi box every time since)., which includes boiled chicken, California roll, tempura, salad and rice. I also ordered a crunchy boxed spicy tuna (sort of little fish and rice sandwiches sliced diagonally) from the sushi menu to give it a try. This came with miso soup. Along with the panchan there was a ton of food! Wow did we over-order - even taking out time it was hard to finish everything and some bits got left. Some additional items in each of our bento boxes include a tempura onion ring, shrimp and mondu (fried dumpling) as well as a small pile of jabchae - the rice was also an egg fried rice and better than average. If nothing else you can eat here fairly inexpensively for lunch and have a bit left over to take with you, but actually the food is quite good and of above average in quality. Service was very good with the staff super attentive. The sushi chef commented on my Superman emblem shirt - he had a similar one on under his tunic. Parking is a bit wonky as the lot is on the smallish side and appears to also be used for a bus pickup. We still managed to park close to the door. (longer review posted on my food blog)

    (4)

  • S R.

    My favorite Sushi place in town. Sushi is great. You can not beat their lunch combos. Real value for money. Outside sushi, you have loads other options, though I have not tried any of them. If you love traditional sushi or California roll, this is the go to place. Good thing is they are open late on the weekends.

    (4)

  • Kaung S.

    I initially went to this place because it was the only sushi restaurant open after 10pm. But what I found was a nice spot that I regularly visit. Kam Nam has a mix of sushi and typical Korean dishes on their menu. Sadly I've yet to try the latter, as I tend to go there when I'm craving sushi. I've had a few of their speciality rolls, as well as my go to dish, the chirashi bowl. The bowl has a generous amount of fish and a greater variety than I usually see. The fish is flavorful and fresh, well cut, and I really like their addition of pickled veggies in the bowl. Provides a nice crunchy and tart contrast to the rice and fish. I've been impressed by the sushi chef every time! You get the standard miso soup and salad before your entree. I -really- like their ginger dressing blend. it's a little sweeter than others, and goes easy on the ginger flavor. You also get the assortment of small dishes typical of Korean restaurants too. It'll vary by season and day, but most of them are pretty good. Service is pretty good. They servers will check on you, and you don't feel rushed. The interior is intimate, not dimly lit but not bright. There is a large common area with tables, as well as private booths along the walls. As always, bonus points for being open late. Some nights, they'll be open until 2am! I would like to go here during lunch one day because the menu has some really nice lunch specials. If you want to be a baller, they even have some sashimi combos that get over the $100 mark! Speaking of menu, their sushi menu is one of the most user friendly ones I've seen. Not only are there pictures with names, they break down each roll into what's 1) on the inside, 2) on the outside, and 3) sauce used. Every place should do this!

    (4)

  • Hanh N.

    Impressed with the service and the food!! Honestly I wasn't expecting much when I first got here and boy was I was in for a surprise! We ordered the korean food and wow, everything was soooo flavorful! Ordered the stir fried squid and vegetables in a spicy sauce, a spicy fish stew, and bulgogi. I would definitely come back!

    (4)

  • Christine L.

    Been here twice since moving to Atlanta - my boyfriend and I love it here. Great service, very attentive staff, impressive presentations, always happy with the side dishes, love the food! Nix that, we've been here four times since moving to Atlanta. My boyfriend always gets the Kang Nam Jungsik lunch combo for $22.99 and I get the kalbi/shrimp tempura roll/sushi lunch combo for 17.99 - our latest addictions, however, are the monster roll and spider roll. So good. Our favorite place to eat!

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    I have been here twice and both times I have enjoyed my experience. The place is cozy and somewhat intimate. I had sushi and it was fresh and tasty. the presentation was beautiful. My waiter/waitress was very nice and personable. There is a wide selection of sushi and hard a hard time selecting. I would definitely come back and recommend anyone considering going to go ahead as it is a sure shot!

    (5)

  • Carolina M.

    My boyfriend and I came here on a day off from work to enjoy one of those bento boxes. Even though this place is Korean-owned, they still had some decent sushi. I had the Sushi/Sashimi and Roe Rice Combo, which is 17.99. It includes 6 pieces of nigiri sushi, and at least 5-6 slices each of salmon, tuna, and some other white fish (not sure which it was), and then a bowl of roe rice. There's also a salad, miso soup and banchan included. I think this is a great deal. The sashimi was decent, although probably not the freshest I've ever had. The boyfriend wanted a bento box which had so many things: tempura, california rolls, japchae, and I forgot what else. Besides his main entree or some kind of cooked pork/beef, I counted at least 6 different things in the box for about $12. Definitely recommended for anyone who doesn't even anything raw. The space is small, but I think it's cool how there's small individual rooms/booth. I would definitely want to come back to try their jungsik meals.

    (4)

  • Debby L.

    AL BAB [ROE RICE] five kinds of roe over rice. This is probably my favorite thing to get here. It's very unique and so beautiful to present. The roe is delicious and the rice is speckled with sesame. FRIED TOFU lightly fried tofu with special sauce. It's very hot when it first comes out, so be careful when you bite into it! It's very very light, fluffy and delicious. ROLLS We ordered the YAMI YAMI rolls, VOLCANO ROLLS, and CRUNCHY ROLLS. The crunchy is my favorite, and I'm not sure which of the other two are better. They are similar is many ways, and the rice fills you up a bit more. I prefer sashimi and the toro, hamachi and salmon here are my favorites to get. Obviously this place is either fully or partly Korean owned. They serve banchan at the beginning of the meal.

    (5)

  • Thomas L.

    Buford highway has so many different spectrums of Asian food it is quite impossible to really hit them all. The vast shopping plazas have tons of restaurants you would probably never go to unless you heard it from someone else. Although I've been to a quite a few places I've actually never been to Kang Nam, a Korean/Japanese restaurant. The restaurant itself isn't quite fusion, their sushi menu has many of the traditional Japanese menu selections, but they offers good variety of both Korean and Japanese foods. When we went we decided on the lunch specials, which are $15 - $20 dollars each. There's a selection of udon, bento box, sushi, sashimi, etc which you can make a combination choice from. I chose the sushi, sashimi, and udon combination, which all came on separate plates. The fish was pretty tasty, it tasted fresh and the rolls were made well without too much rice. The kalbi that someone else ordered didn't seem to have too much meat on it, although it was tender and sweet. The udon was was nice and thick, but the soup was slightly salty. Overall I think the quantity definitely made it worth the price, the food was x2 the amount you might get with other lunch specials and the large menu selection makes me want to go back to try more things out. My only small complaint was that the service was a bit inconsistent. The layout has tables separated by small rooms with 2 or 3'waiters running around, it seemed like they were a bit understaffed so I had to call attention to folks when I wanted to order or get the check. I do like the layout though, makes the place feel a bit more personal, but it can affect the service

    (4)

  • Anh B.

    I came here today with my boyfriend. We both were craving for Japanese, so I check this place out and it seem like they are pretty good bc they were rated 4 review. I wasn't happy or disappointed with my meal, our meal could be better. We suppose to order Sea Undo, sushi and some other stuff but we cancel our order an ordered the Lobster Jungsik $54.99 for 2 people. I misread the order and thought the lobster was cooked but turn out it was Lobster Sashimi. So the Lobster Jungsik $54.99 for 2 people comes. If you don't like rare Lobster or if you don't like rare shrimps, then this isn't the order for you. -Lobster and Flounder Sashimi I didn't really like the rare lobster, it taste just like the rare shrimps. I didn't even know you could eat lobster rare but you can. The one COOL thing about this plate is that they bring out the whole lobster shell with the head, and the lobster is still moving. The flounder doesn't taste fresh and it's too chewy for me. I don't remember eating flounder sashimi that chewy before. I really don't like this plate at all. -Sashimi Salad -This plate is ok, nothing special about it. There was a couple pieces Red Snapper and they put Korean spice sauce all over the salad and that's was it, there wasn't much flavor to this dish. -Steamed Egg If you go to Iron Age or 678 then you are very familiar with this dish. Nothing special about this dish either and it was a little salty but again it any ok dish. -Roe rice and Spicy Squid Nothing is really special about this rice, it pretty much the little tiny eggs they up on top of the sushi or in the rolls. Pretty much is rice and Roe eggs. I was pretty disappointed with the spicy squid. There wasn't enough salt to the dish. -Spicy Seafood (Lobster Head Soup) I kind of like this dish. There was so much flavor in this soup and it was spicy at the same time. Out of everything I like this dish the most. I wouldn't order this dish ever again but maybe try something else next time I come back here.

    (3)

  • Tanya H.

    Pretty dang delicious! I've only been for lunch a few times so my review will only cover what I know from lunch. Ambiance: Outside doesn't look like much. When you walk in, you see the sushi chef and if I remember correctly, only booths! They also have little mini private dining rooms named after cities in Korea! Really cute and clean looking inside. Lunch Sashimi Bowl: Would be great if you like white fish. I prefer my sashimi to be either tuna or salmon as I think white fish sashimi is usually really tough and chewy. This bowl came with only two kinds of fish and they were both of the white variety. One was semi-edible and soft enough to eat while the other one I couldn't even chew and swallow without gagging. I just ended picking around the chewy white fish. The fish is served in this giant bowl of fresh veggies and of course rice and "banchans" also known as side dishes. It is also served with a spicy fish stew that is pretty tasty but has lots of fish bones! This entree runs about $11. Lunch Bulgogi Bento Box: My favorite here! The box had so many different kinds of goodies in there! Of Course it contained the Bulgogi, fried rice, California roll, cold clear rice noodles, salad, one shrimp tempura, onion ring, and a fried gyoza. All this for around $8.99 I believe. The servers are excellent and extremely attentive. They even serve you a mini ice cream after your meal for free. Overall, it is an awesome spot and great value for lunch!

    (4)

  • Sarah J.

    For an ITP resident, this place is a little bit of a drive, but It's absolutely worth the trip. I've been to Kang Nam twice now, and while it's easy to miss from the street, once you get inside, it's perfection. There are little rooms off to each side for private dining. I'm not quite sure how you get one of those, but they look cool. In the center, there are booths and tables as well as a sushi bar. The first time I went, I had Katsu Chicken, and it was pretty good, but my friend ordered a few different sushi rolls, and I tried them. The next time, I knew I wanted the Sushi, and I ordered the Yami Yami Roll as well as the Perfect Roll, both of which lived up to their names. the Yami Yami was gigantic and hard to fit in my mouth, but absolutely filling. I could probably just have ordered that one and been completely full. The Perfect Roll was also hearty and delicious, though easier to consume. Now, this review would not be complete if I did not mention Kang Nam's owner, Jun. He is hands down one of the most adorable and personable people I've ever seen and/or met. He works behind the sushi bar and has the best glasses/bow tie combination ever. I give Kang Nam 5 stars for the combination of delicious sushi and an excellent owner.

    (5)

  • Tiff H.

    So much hype, and for once, I was pleasantly pleased. Kang Nam has been around since 1970 so why am I just eating here for the first time now?! Kang Nam has two sets of pricing hours, lunch and dinner. Lunch is significantly cheaper than dinner time, as well as much more worth the cost. From 11 am-6pm, everyday I believe, contrary to popular belief, the cost of a lunch combo Kang Nam Jungsik A is $19.99. The price seems steep for a lunch, and I was skeptical. But I realized how very very wrong I was about 10-15 minutes into my meal. Each course of the combo comes out in waves. 1. Salad - iceberg lettuce with ginger dressing. Ginger dressing was nice and creamy but the iceberg lettuce was disappointing. 2. Pumpkin Soup - sweet and rich, which was totally and unexpectedly good. Wish it came with more than just a small tasting; it looked like a small dish of sauce! 3. Fresh Banchan! Refills by request. My favorites were the fish cakes and the eggs. 4. Sushi/sashimi - what we were all waiting for. The salmon was fresh. The flounder sashimi was interesting, as that is not a standard offering. The tuna was alright, but couldn't not trump the salmon. There were 5 slices of each, as well as three nigiri and 2 slices of California roll. Overall, the salmon sashimi was what stood out. 5. Tempura - two pieces, one shrimp and one sweet potato. Crispy and tasty. 6. Grilled Mackerel - tasty, even for someone who is not a huge fan of mackerel. 7. Fried fish of some sort. I wish I had eaten it while it was still warm, the breading wasn't as crispy as I expect it was when it was hot. The sauce is salty and goes well with rice: 8. Roe Rice - sweet sushi rice under colorful roe. I took this to go since I was so full - warning: the rice will dry up by the second day so eat when it's still fresh. 9. Spicy Fish Soup - loved the concept, hated how many secret bones snuck into the soup, apart from the pieces of fish. 10. Scoop of ice cream - cookies and cream ice cream in a chilled bowl. Tasty after the spicy fish soup. No way could I have finished the entire meal myself. It is a great deal, don't try your trick yourself into thinking all this food isn't worth it. Our service was sub par... A nervous server spilled water across the table and she apologized profusely. They kept running into the table periodically, which was a charming kind of clumsy but I worried for our food every time one of them tripped. I will definitely be back, I noticed a special for 2 people for $29.99 that looks very worth it.

    (4)

  • Annie L.

    I got the sashimi lunch box. I think Kang Nam rivals Naru (in Duluth, GA) when it comes to their sashimi lunch specials. Both come with udon, both come with sushi, and all come with banchan. The banchan was really limited to bean sprouts, some green vegetable dish that looked like spinach but did NOT taste like spinach (it was really bitter), and potato salad. What sets Naru apart from Kang Nam is that they give more sashimi with their lunch. I'm giving it 3.5 stars rounded up b/c it's pretty expensive for their sashimi box. It was about $17 for the special---and Naru gives you just as much AND a better variety of banchan. However, I think Kang Nam gives SLIGHTLY more food. For example, they give you tempura vegetables, 4 pieces of California roll sushi, and salad with ginger sauce. Food presentation was also beautifully laid out. Service was great. We hit the button any time we needed anything, and they offered more banchan without us having to request for more. At the end of the meal, you get free ice cream which is a nice touch.

    (4)

  • Brittany A.

    Not cheap, not expensive and the sushi is pretty good. I found bones in the eel, and the eel rolls are supposed to have avocado and didn't. Shame. The Samurai roll was pretty good, as was the dancing dragon. My husband enjoyed his salmon skin roll. To me, I guess because I've traveled so much the last five years I don't really find the sushi amazing. There's nothing innovative about the sushi. BUT I have heard good things about their blowfish soup, which isn't something you see often. Its good, its filling, its fresh, it'll cost you about $10-$15 a roll.

    (4)

  • Angie Q.

    Pretty good dinner combo deal. $35 dinner gets u a huge meal. The food was decent, just simple flavors...nothing to crave over though. I felt like it was part Korean part Japanese...so perhaps that keeps the flavors from really being expressed in their foods. The people there were Korean though. Fun little rooms of u have a big party though. And every course came out right after the other so it's perfect if u r hungry. The servers we got misheard a lot of things too...would bring u stuff right away but wish they would actually listen closely to what u were asking for before running off to get it. We were a large party of 12. I will definitely try it again with a smaller party.

    (3)

  • Paul S.

    My Wife and I were going out to dinner and decided to be adventurous. We usually go to Shoya Izakaya and have a great Sushi/Japanese meal. We decided to go to Kang Nam to try something new and in the same area. A bus was there which I figured was a good sign. The service was slow as was the restaurant so I do not know what happened there. We ordered some sushi and a tofu appetizer. The sushi came it was very small and thin pieces of sushi but very fresh. They forgot about our appetizer and brought it last. We were in no rush so the mediocre services was fine. The will was inexpensive but we felt like the sushi was very fresh but not original & small portions.

    (3)

  • Natasha F.

    I've been here twice and both times it was "Oh my God!" fantastic sushi. It was without a doubt the best sushi I've had in Atlanta. So fresh and presentation is beautiful. Looking forward to coming again.

    (5)

  • Sungjae J.

    AAhhh Kang Nam..some confuse gang nam with kang nam. No it's not like Gangnam style but kang nam has their own style. These guys have two locations. Kang Nam= nam-meaning south. they have a kang book= book meaning north. so the other location is up in gwinnett. My dad 601th birthday came up and since he love sashimi and fish we came here to celebrate. Service was prompt and food was almost too much towards the end. We got the platter combo, they have different kinds but the one we got was the Mega, which was like $230 and we got two of these orders. It was a japanese 4 course meal. We got appetizers which included sweet and sour fried mushrooms, spring rolls, croquette, seafood pancakes, loaded oysters, there was something else too... anyways.. they were overall pretty good. Than all the dishes were taken away so we had room for main dishes. We had 4 big mounds of sashimi and other raw seafood on each side, we had 8 mounds of sashimi.. They gave us some Hamachi too which is my favorite sashimi, a very expensive imported fish from japan I think. They gave us 2 free rolls of the spicy tuna as service. They took away the lobster head and the claws and made Meh-woon-tahng whch is spicy seafood soup and it was one of they best I had. that lobster flavor definitely kicks it up a knotch. they brought out 4 pots of this there were more than enough lobster meh-wwon-tahng for everyone. They also fried up the shrimp head and hamachi gills. than came the spicy sashimi salad that came out in a oversized big bowl that was enough served everyone. than came the egg rice bowl that had seaweed salad and salmon eggs and shrimp eggs on them which was pretty tasty. then came 2 big fish fried on each side of the table. we had 2 babies with us 2yr and 4yr old who ordered chicken teriyaki which they enjoyed as well. gah dam... now I think about it, it may have been more than a 4course meal. maybe 5 or 6 course. we drank big bottle of soju too.. This awesome meal came with an heart attack size bill. $560 something.. But..this was a meal with 13 people and drinking on top of it so bill seemed high but it was not that bad. I will definitely return for some sushi and rolls next time around. wish I took pictures because we did have crazy amount of food. :)

    (4)

  • Rich K.

    My favorite sushi chef is here from Sam's and I couldn't be more pleased as I don't have to drive to pleasant hill any more. Chef keeps it fresh and well cut. In addition to the usual we had a new marinated baby octopus that was super. Sea squirt, giant clam, sea cumber, the best in the Atl.

    (5)

  • Calvin P.

    It's very bright here I hate it but this rest is awsome, worth for the money, the lobster jungstick for us, it's crazy so much food

    (4)

  • Heather W.

    Not the fanciest place in Atlanta but it is by far the best sushi ever and you're always greeted upon walking in!! Service is typically slow so be prepared and don't judge, especially since you're reading my review. It's well worth the wait! Get the kangnam tower or an al Bab they are awesome!!! Spicy Tuna hand roll was great too! We are definitely regulars here! A must try!!!

    (4)

  • Gretchen S.

    Solid. Officially our favorite restaurant in town . Better and better- hardly ever an off night. Dinner combo special- always a winner!

    (4)

  • Craig D.

    I sought this place out for lunch because I was in the area and love Hae Dubaps. They're hard to find and when done right they're amazing. I'll first say say that their Hae Dubap lunch special is a bargain at $10.95. We also ordered a few sushi rolls to go along with it. Looking at these pictures, everything looks great. But looks can be deceiving. That said.... The salad was a 1/3 full bowl of iceberg lettuce and some mayo tasting dressing. Not so good. The kimchis there were 3 kimchi plates served: a fish cake which was good, sesame bean sprouts which was not well marinated and lifeless, and the kimchi which looked like it was just made and was still crunchy and not marinated. I have had many of these in many places over the years and this was the worst showing ever. We had a rainbow roll and another exotic house special roll and those were good. The fish soup was hard to eat because it was filled with tiny fish bones. The broth was tasty though--very similar to what is in a Cham pong (spicy seafood noodle soup). The Hae Dubap was interesting. It was a valiant attempt at what I have become accustomed to but didn't quite get there. It had shredded lettuce (again, only iceberg---never had it served like that before) shredded cabbage, a couple of other shredded veggies...I like the idea of lots of veggies---but they were all stringy and it did not work all together. As for fish, they only used a single kind of whitefish...no salmon, no tuna like I have come to expect. (See photo.) So, not a disaster, but at least for the stuff I went there for, it left alot to be desired. The sushi rolls were good and I do give them credit for that.

    (2)

  • Natalie M.

    If you didn't know it was there you'd pass it. And that would be a terrible thing. Came here once bc my friend talked it up, said it was THE best sushi in atlanta. (better than Ru San's? You cant beat $1 sushi) but she was right. On the outside it looks like a very shady storefront and on the inside..well the decor seemed very....tragic. why is it when I go to a (Japanese/Chinese/Korean) owned (Filipino/Thai/Vietnamese) restaurants the furniture is that red & black pleather stuff from '72? Anyway I'm not saying its bad inside it's just nothing to be impressed by EXCEPT that they have private/intimate dining areas for small tables. Some of the booths have a privacy curtain (read hanging fabric from '72). Ambiance is one thing I look for in an est and this didn't have it save that piece of drapery that actually gives a very neat touch. To the food! Best sushi I've had ever. Now earlier I did reference Ru Sans as being good, but that was the price of the food speaking. Ru Sans is good $1 sushi. Kang Nam is GOOD SUSHI. Fresh delectable, far larger portions than I anticipated and it came on a boat plate...see pictures for this review the boat plate was EPIC. If you love sushi, or you have a craving for sushi, don't go to some place like Ru Sans, come here, it's very authentic and delicious, portions are huge for basically the same price as that other place. But use your GPS because you'll never find it just looking.

    (4)

  • Christin K.

    When I was working for a sushi restaurant a few years ago, the chef asked if I was going to Kang Nam with them. Having no idea, I said sure, and it was a group outing for us. This was ironic since we worked with sushi, ate mexican and burgers when working, and ate sushi on our off days at other restaurants. Not that we didn't like our own food, I guess when you look at raw fish all day you don't want to eat it on break. Whatever. So we arrived on a Sunday evening. I was excited. our chef kept licking his lips and making nom nom noises the whole way here. The exterior is funny. I think my old orthodontist's office is nearby. But this part has all the windows blocked out. so it might look all 'weird' and sketchy. But its not. Its just a restaurant. No happy endings here. you perverts. shame on you. We got a table, and they have those nice little privacy curtains. I don't remember if they have a button to call your waitress. Either way, they did a good job checking up on us. To be honest, I don't remember everything we ordered. When you're a novice like me and our boss the expert ordered for us. I know we had a plate of sashimi, no it was more of a platter with all the fish and uni and squid and roe and other colorful creatures. We also had some soup, and some hamachi (yellowtail) jaw that was fried. This was delicious. Hamachi is my favorite fish anyway, but I didn't know that the jaw could be cooked like this. You had to dig through it with your chopsticks though. Fun! The side dishes were small but adequate, and my favorite was actually a non korean side dish: the corn. It was on a grill plate with cheese? or butter on it. I don't know how they cooked it or what they put on it. Probably crack. It was addicting. We were fighting over the last kernels. All in all, our bill was around $160. At least I think it was, we all paid $40 each. I think it was definitely worth it though. I probably won't come back unless its with a group. A side note is that I haven't been back in a while, so hopefully they haven't changed drastically. It seems like they haven't, seeing other reviews. I didn't know they had pufferfish. I wouldn't get it though. Also I wonder if they got any more business since PSY's hit Gang nam is now the most liked video on youtube. (Guinness World Record babyy!!) Probably not.

    (4)

  • Kristen C.

    Came here for the lunch combo specials (which goes until 6pm!!) I got the Kang Nam Jungsik which comes with a pumpkin soup, sashimi, grilled fish, tempura, spicy fish soup, all for $20. I thought this was a great price and helps me get my sushi fix! My boyfriend got the udon special since he's not really into sashimi. He said his udon tasted okay. I also thought the sashimi was just okay- it was nothing to brag about, but then again, it was fairly priced for the quality! The servers were nice and friendly. They have a call button also, if they do need their attention.

    (4)

  • Allison M.

    With so many Asian restaurants on Buford Highway, how do you choose? The outside of this restaurant was not too promising, but we gave it a shot anyway because of proximity and online reviews. Regardless of the exterior, the interior is adorable. There are lots of little rooms for more intimate dinners. Great for a date night! As for the food, all I can say is, "Wow!" We ate at the sushi bar and the sushi chefs were very helpful. All of their suggestions were great! Next time we want to come and try the sashimi tray. Two ladies next to us ate that; it looked divine. Also, they bring miso soup, ginger salad, and a few little appetizers with anything you order! How cool is that? We will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Han L.

    Forget that this place is expensive (relatively speaking), let us discuss their food. Not wait, can I just say their edamame is six dollars? that's kind of steep. I kind of ruined it for myself because my initial thought was I know other great sushi places w comparable prices. Moving on, some of their sushi contain artificial crab, albeit good quality surimi, it's still something that peeves me. They have a large menu selection that also includes a selection of Korean dishes. In fact, our Japanese dinner came with 2 banchan dishs; spicy tofu triangles and bean sprouts. Additionally, all of our dinners came with miso soup and salad, even though one of my friends ordered sushi rolls straight up, yo. The miso soup and the salad tasted standard yummy. I did enjoy their ginger dressing; it was on the creamy side. The actual menu gives you a description of the sushi rolls. You have the option of ordering "outside" or "inside" rolls. The outside rolls, as you may have guessed, has the fish and rice on the outside. The chirashi bowl had a great presentation, I was happy. Everything was fresh except for the surf clam. On one hand, it was a nice addition since I haven't had chirashi with surf clam in it before, but on the other hand, it was not fresh. I thought it was interesting that they had pickled leeks in the chirashi bowl, that was novel as well. The mackeral dish was pretty simple. It was fried and coated with brown sauce. Served with rice. voila The sushi was good. Didn't try the Korean food aside from banchan. We were each given one scoop of vanilla iscream afterwards. The servers were very attentive and sweet older Korean woman. That's a rarity and a plus! Maximum occupany 90 people. Booth and table seating. Verdict: Glad I tried it, may return if going out with friends and they don't want to listen to me, jk. I might return to try other menu items.

    (3)

  • Nini H.

    I ordered sushi and my friend ordered teriyaki chicken at 7:50. His food came out after about 20 minutes and now his food is cold from waiting for mine...which I still haven't received. I'm also a bit disappointed that we only received two side dishes, no kimchee. I've been here for an hour and I think it's pretty standard to receive food or at least a notice if it's going to take longer. It's now 8:55pm and I just got my food. ..but they got my order wrong. At least it was somewhat close - they gave me salmon skin instead of salmon. The sushi was good though and the waitresses are cute. +5 stars for food. -1.5 stars for service -.5 stars for wrong order after the long wait

    (3)

  • Ken L.

    You aren't in Japan, but if you never been there you might get confused about that. The Koreans designed this place to look Japanese, but their personalities and tone of voice reveal their non-Japanese orgins. The food is good. Their lunch specials are a great value compared to their full price dinner options. It does feel strange to have Korean foods and flavors mixed into a Japanese dining experience but it isn't necessarily a bad thing and could intrigue many tongues. I was there before 6pm and the place was relatively empty and that made for an especially easy experience. I'll be back, but without any rush. If it was pure Japanese it would've met my needs (and tongue) better.

    (4)

  • Amy M.

    This place is, hands down, my favorite place to go for Sushi in Atlanta. My husband and I can spilt a lunch box easily! We order an additional soup and salad and end up with an amazing sushi lunch for less than 20 dollars. I adore the mini plates they bring to the table once the orders are taken. Bean sprout salads, fish cakes....each time I have been it's been tasty and a little different! Although, having an adventurous palette, I have always coveted the small plates they bring to the table with only Asian customers...I enjoy a tiny skillet of cheesy corn as much as the next southern Caucasian girl, but you could at least ASK me if I wanted the squid instead! :D I've never had any hot plates here - I can't bear to order them with so much delicious raw fish and roe nearby! I am guessing that they are probably pretty god as well! You will not be disappointed here! xoxo Kang Nam. I'll see you in my dreams tonight. And hopefully, for dinner next week.

    (5)

  • David H.

    This little place reminds me of a typical metro Asian restaurant. The entrance, the decor, and the use of real estate really made me feel nostalgic of actual restaurants in Japan and Korea. The only difference is that there is plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Once you walk in, you'll notice that this place caters primarily to Koreans. They'll seat you promptly if it's not too busy. As they led me towards my table, I noticed the private rooms on the sides that serve guests that request a more intimate dining experience with their friends. They have tables that can seat 4-6 comfortably, and even include a nicely lit sushi bar. The waitresses are friendly and always give enough attention to not feel neglected, but best part is the sushi. Their selection is decent enough, but what makes this place special is the quality and craftsmanship that goes into the rolls. This is not your average sushi stop. They will not skimp out on the fish and quality, but will charge higher than usual prices for them (still worth it!). I find that the rolls have a nicer soft texture when rolled at this location. All of their sashimi is stored properly at the correct temperatures, which is always a must! It's surprising to know that this place can be dead sometimes when they serve such nice sushi. Perhaps its the location? The Korean dishes here a little more typical, and will charge above average prices for their order. The quality is decent, but in my opinion, not up to par for their charge. I would stick to the rolls. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

    (4)

  • K K.

    Great fresh Korean-style Japanese sushi/sashimi. Must have: the Korean set menus that include EVERYTHING from small dish appetizers, sashimi, to a freshly cooked spicy soup... like the Korean cioppino soup? To avoid: everything else... For what you get the price is very reasonable and the small room dining makes it nice for gatherings.

    (5)

  • Felicia N.

    Have been here twice in the last week hehe, such sweet servers. Could use a more variety to sushi/sashimi menu. But overall me and my boyfriend keep coming back!! Always greeted with a smile, and i live the private room. So much to eat too since a lot of things are served with soup and salad. Love the open late on the weekdays, me and boyfriend work late so its a great stop before home. Everything so fresh and served quickly. Love it!!!

    (5)

  • Patrick S.

    Best Lunch Ever. Came here with my compadre Gretchen S. New Years Eve for lunch and was very surprised to see such a decked out place. I thought it would be hard to find but they have a huge banner that screams "SUSHI" aimed at buford highway so it was actually very easy to find. Very Japanese decor with cool lighting and separated rooms for private parties, very comfortable with hip music playing softly in the background. We started with some Soju because they had it and we needed it and it was yummy and not over priced ($11.99 for two). We started with all the Korean apps like delicious Kim Chee and the other usuals and we ordered the lunch special for two($35.99). Flounder Sashimi that was freshly killed right there behind the sushi bar! Along with blue crab soup, salad and a couple of yummy California rolls and some melt in your mouth nigiri and very delicious roe & rice dish with four different colored roe. All I really want to say is that it was a perfect lunch for a cold rainy day because we both left there smiling with sunshine in our belly's. Kampai!

    (4)

  • Jennie H.

    We love this place - the first time we came we weren't sure we'd be happy because we'd tried plenty of good sushi in the Atlanta area for cheaper prices. We were happily satisfied with 5 star service, sashimi & sushi. The service is prompt & friendly. The plate presentation is usually amazing. The sashimi is wonderful & with it comes a plethora of unexpected appetizers which are all yummy. The sushi is also great & never unsatisfactory - we are always happy to spend our money here & to bring/refer all of our friends. (we've only had one time at this place that the food seemed a bit off - definitely a good ratio)

    (5)

  • Melissa B.

    This place is awesome I try to talk friends into going for their birthdays just so they can discover this delicious Buford Highway gem!

    (5)

  • Songee K.

    Friendly staff..but my only problem was that my food came out before anyone else's and my friends had to wait about 20extra minutes to receive theirs..so by the time I started eating..my food was cold and soggy..

    (3)

  • Mary G.

    This has been my favorite local sushi restaurant for almost 10 years. The fish is always fresh, and the presentation beautiful. It's usually not busy at the times I go (6-8), but it starts filling up around 10.

    (4)

  • Jonathan M.

    I sorry to say that I was disappointed. The food wasn't that good. I ordered an Alaskan roll and an outside salmon roll. They also brought me some miso soup, seaweed salad and I believe half of a potato. The miso soup and seaweed salad was ok. The potato was good. Sadly, the sushi was not good. The outside salmon roll was ok and the Alaskan roll was bad. The salmon on top was bad and the sauces did not have taste. The texture was all wrong. I guess it was old. I cannot recommend the sushi at this resturant.

    (2)

  • Ryan W.

    This is a very interesting place... it's a Korean-run sushi joint. The only reason that is worth noting is that when you order the sushi or sashimi for a group, you get tons of Korean side dishes along with it. I've been a couple times now & it was great both times. The sushi is fresh & goes beyond the standard tuna, salmon, yellowtail type selections. You might see sea urchin, sea cucumber (gross!), etc. in the chef's choices. The private rooms are great & the decor is like a weird late 70s throwback Karaoke bar or something. Great service, tho communicating can prove to be a challenge at times beyond pointing at the menu. We've always done the VIP samplers and it's a bit spendy, but you will be eating for at least two hours and not leave hungry. Very fun experience overall & worth expanding your sushi dining beyond the perimeter.

    (4)

  • Roy L.

    Ate here yesterday with the Sis, the Bro-in law, and the Nephew. Haven't been here in awhile, but I was pleasantly surprised. We ordered the sushi/ sashimi combo for $65. They brought out the appetizers that are included in the combo which has 4 or 5 dishes. Then the main course came out with a huge plate of sashimi and a few rolls. After it was time for the seafood soup they make with the leftovers. Finally it was time for the vanilla ice cream they got from Sam's club. This whole thing fed 3 grownups and a baby. Although my nephew did eat about 2 bowls of rice himself. Not a place to go if you're looking for more exotic sushi like toro, but overall I thought it was a good deal and probably a good place to go with a few friends and enjoy the sushi deal with a few drinks. I would definitely come here again.

    (4)

  • Deanna J.

    Excuse me, is that bulgogi in my bento box? Thank goodness I was able to read everyone's yelps (thanks yall!) before setting foot in here. The whole "is it Korean? is it Japanese?" was answered beforehand for me! You'll see a bright red sign proclaiming "Japanese Restaurant!" out front, and signs screaming SUSHI! with photos of, well, sushi all over the entrance. The interior feels dark and cavernous like you've just stepped into a semi secret sushi society. On my first visit (and I shall be back for many more), we went for lunch. The lunch prices are really reasonable, and though I was lured by the giant sushi photos, I had to go with the bulgogi box . . . definitely my first Japanese/Korean dining time! Did I mention it was only $8.95 for the box, too? Everything tasted fresh, and the mini bowl of green tea ice cream you get at the end sure beats the heck out of a starlite mint or oranges for me! I'll be back to get my sushi roll on!

    (4)

  • Michelle W.

    Had an amazing time. Great service, everyone is friendly, amazing, HUGE amounts of food. We literally had like 20 plates of food. Sashimi was standard, some of the fish was a tiny gummy, but still SO GOOD!

    (5)

  • Teresa L.

    This was my favorite sushi restaurant until yesterday. It had been a few months since I last visited, so I was surprised to see that there was an entirely new staff and a new unimproved sushi menu. We were greeted very loudly by the sushi makers with some kind of greeting that sounded like "NO SHOW!!!! NO SHOW!! It really was annoying after the 5th person entered the restaurant. The regular menu is still the same, but the sushi menu has been Americanized to include Philadelphia rolls, Kentucky rolls, some kind of chicken sushi, among other weird non sushi sushis. Also, they stopped serving the side relishes/dishes that used to come with the rolls. We ordered a crunch roll, a salmon roll and a cucumber kind of roll. They were all very fresh and delicious, but with the limited selection of decent rolls, this is no longer my favorite sushi restaurant. When I asked our waitress when they changed the menu, she told me that the menu was the same. I told her that it definitely had been changed and she continued to disagree with me. Another employee came along and confirmed that they changed the menu about three months ago. I'm so sad.

    (3)

  • Sundy G.

    Unbelievable!! I went here for lunch. The sushi was very very fresh. The service was great. Very friendly and attentive. I had white tuna sashami and a dynamite roll. Can't wait to go back. Best sushi in the area by far.

    (5)

  • Vivien P.

    I took my parents here for their wedding anniversary and had high expectations. However, I was greatly disappointed. Service- The waitresses were very friendly but there is a little bit of an English barrier, and I'm not so fond of Hispanics making my sushi. Appetizer- We ordered boiled gyoza, and it tasted exactly like the kind you buy in the frozen section of the supermarket. Over boiled and tasteless. We also got complimentary miso soup and salad. Miso soup had no tofu whatsoever and maybe......3 pieces of scallions. The soup base was good though. The banchan that came with the meal wasn't much of a variety. Grilled fish- At first I wanted the grilled yellow tail but they informed they ran out and the waitress suggested the grilled mackerel instead. I like mackerel but I eat it all the time at home. However, I went with her suggestion. The mackerel was good, but then again its hard to screw up this dish because mackerel is such a delicious fatty fish. I also ordered this along with a combo (which included sashimi and sushi) but she took down my order incorrectly and I had to order those individually later on. Sushi & Sashimi- The sushi was good, it was tightly rolled and the fish was very fresh. This was the only highlight of the dinner. Fish roe over rice- This dish seemed interesting so I wanted try it out. But really, it wasn't anything amazing. Just pretty colored fish eggs over rice along with a few crab sticks. The fish roe was the kind you could buy at the asian supermarket in the sushi section. We also received korean pancake which was on the house. It was okay, kind of soggy. I had better. I was really hoping to be able to show my parents some korean dishes but the menu was, in my opinion, very limited. I give kangnam 3 stars, just for the fresh sushi.

    (3)

  • John T.

    Haven't been here in 8 months and have a new take on this place. Go for the food not the sushi... The sushi was good but use to be better but the main reason is they now use a lot of filler crap in there rolls and are charging more on top of it. Great food but you you can get more for your money at other sushi places that are as good or better.

    (2)

  • Leslie W.

    My friend Jay suggested this place. It's high on his list of yummy things to do when he has enough cash. So, as a tax return gift to myself, I decided to go all out and order the $40 omakase. You sit at the sushi bar, tell the chefs what you prefer (sushi, sashimi, whatnot) and prepare yourself to eat until you explode. Which I almost did. Obviously, I didn't explode because I'm around to tell this story. I don't know how many before me have gone too far and wound up in little pieces on the floor. But, what a way to go. I had mostly sashimi, with a few pieces of sushi, and topped everything off with the caviar rice. The sashimi was really good. Nice, fresh, thick pieces, but some of them were still a little frozen. I like mine more towards room temperature. The uni was good, but not the best I've had. Salmon, tuna and yellowtail perfectly acceptable. But, the real stars of the night were the fresh options. Flounder, abalone, and giant clam. Those were the only three I had seconds on. The sushi was fine, but I didn't think their rice was as good as other places. I did like that they rolled some into little balls. The caviar rice was a lot of fun. A bowl of rice topped with 5 different types of caviar. But, again, the rice wasn't that great. I did love though, that you were able to choose from ginger, marinated baby carrots, and pearl onions to cleanse your palate. I would go again, most likely for lunch when things are cheaper and with a lot of people because the private rooms seem like a lot of fun. If you order the okamase, skip the soup, salad, or any other distraction and stick to the fish.

    (4)

  • Paul N.

    They have pretty good food. The service is awesome because of the bell system on the table. Additionally, each group of guests are placed in private closed in areas for your convenience and intimacy. Atmosphere is great, and they are pretty clean. When it comes to food, the food they serve is great. I have never been hungry or wanting for more food after I have left the restaurant. They give you big portions, and it's worth every dollar. From 11AM to 5PM, they food specials or combos. I have tried all of them, and they are all very good. Their most popular is the Kang Nam Jung Sik A or Kang Nam Jung Sik B. The difference between those two choices is one dish. One has it, and the other doesn't. So, if you choose one, you will receive a spicy fish stew, BBQ eels, grilled Mackerel, roe rice (fish eggs) sashimi platter which includes tuna, salmon, and white fish, shrimp and veggie tempura, pumpkin soup, sushi rolls, sushi pieces, and a lot of other side dishes. Yes, all of this for just 20 dollars. If you go to Sushi House Hayakawa, one dish can cost you $20 dollars, but at Kang Nam, you get all of this for 20 dollars. On top of that, the food is good. Sashimi and sushi pieces are fresh and still have that "melt in your mouth" quality. On top of that, they have other Korean dishes you can order. They use great spices in their soups, and their fish are fresh. On top of that, they have other great Korean dishes that are worth trying for such as the Korean BBQ, Udon, chicken, salmon, or beef teryaki, and etc. The other combos are like Korean BBQ Dup Bob which is Korean BBQ Beef with eggs, onions, and peppers over rice with side of soup or other dishes. They have a great lunch deal, and I recommend this place to anyone I know. And yes, they have udon too, and it does not cost 14 dollars like Sushi House Hayakawa. If you're looking for some sushi experience with some Korean dishes as an additional thing, then this restaurant is the place to be. This place is good for family, dates, and other types of occasions such as business transactions. Their fish is not frozen, and the restaurant serves not over priced sushi like Sushi House Hayakawa.

    (4)

  • Scott M.

    I really enjoyed the spot, but I was a bit disappointed because I actually thought I was going to have the opportunity to cook my food! At any rate, I ordered the bulgolgi and kalbi (sp). I got put on to Korean food in Cali by my aunt, and have loved it ever since. I am guessing they thought it was pretty weird for someone to order both of these dishes while eating solo, but i didnt care, I was starving and had been looking forward to some good Korean bbq for a minute. LOL, the way that the staff and the few guests were looking at me with all this food in front of me was priceless. I am sure they thought there was no way i was going to finish it....clearly they didnt know my pedigree. I killed that meat. Every bit of it. I definitely was stuffed after, but I deserved that! Funny a few folks made comments in astonishment at my ability to down all this meat...but well you know...i do what i do. Tasty? Sure. But I have yet to hit a Korean Bbq spot that remotely matches the quality of the food that I ate in California. Still searching though, so I am open to suggestions...

    (3)

  • louis n.

    Go OTP! Korean owned Japanese Sushi Restaurant. That means lots of small plates of Korean goodies! Order the Lobster Sashimi, they serve the remaining head and claws in a yummy spicy soup.

    (4)

  • Julia R.

    I've been to this place many times, and I'm a fan. I almost always get the Hwae Dup Bop - though don't ask me to try to pronounce that. It's a gigantic sushi salad dish with lots of slices of fresh fish, some mixed salad greens, pickled veggies and seaweed. You dump in your bowl of steamy rice, then mix up the hot and the cold while seasoning with a ketchup squeeze bottle of hot sauce. Delicious! I have also eaten some sushi rolls here, since the very flirtatious sushi chef always sends me a complimentary Korean roll because he thinks I'm cute, I guess. I've also brought less adventurous companions who ordered bento boxes with tempura or teriyaki chicken and such. Everyone I've brought here has always enjoyed. One of these days I'm going to have to try the blowout sushi meal that everyone seems to order, but I need a bigger group and perhaps some more funds for when I decide to try that. My regular dish is very inexpensive and works very easily into my budget. Try it - you'll like it.

    (4)

  • Samsik S.

    I really enjoy this restaurant . I eat here twice a week. The prices are not bad. The food has always been good. I like the private booths with curtains. I find it relaxing to sit there an drink my sake and practice my Korean with the staff. I cant drink the soju like the Koreans. (I've tried) The sushi is darn good . The staff is top notch. You need something and BAM! you got it. Its a very friendly family environment. The don-katsu is great. I have been to Korea a bunch of times and I feel that I am a certifiable don-katsu eating expert. I just had the Octopus last night and was very impressed.

    (4)

  • Yuna P.

    If you are a frequent reader of my reviews, you would know that it is extremely rare that I go to Korean restaurants. But on rare occasions, I do go! I do miss Korean food once in a blue moon. My boyfriend and I were just cruising by Buford Highway and noticed the ever-so-bright red sign. Like a moss, we were attracted by the light and went inside. Kang Nam turned out to be a Japanese restaurant, ran by Korean people. They also sell some Korean food too, like Korean BBQs. Like any Korean restaurant, there was no wait. So we were seated right away, inside a private room. We ordered a few Korean dishes, like Crab Tang, and Sashimi Special. To my surprise, Korean dishes were horrible. WTF? I could cook better than these. These dishes made me miss my mom's sweet cooking. Big thumbs down, boooooo! However, their Japanese dishes, especially the sashimi, were beyond excellent! They were so dreamy that I forgot about the Korean food horror immediately. The portions are very generous and the service was incredible as well. So I would recommend ordering Japanese food and sashimi/sushi when you are here. But stay far, far away from Korean menu.

    (5)

  • David Y.

    I have been here awhile ago... I highly recommend this place for Sushi. Cool chef and free complimentary stuff when you get to know the chef at the bar. If you are Korean and know how to be friends w/ them....sit at the bar area. Pro: Fresh sushi and other side dishes. Go w/ the full grand prix menu. It's reasonable than any other dishes at Jap resturant. Con: I don't remember any... Wasn't cheap...but then this is Sushi resturant.

    (4)

  • Foo B.

    Fabulous udon, pretty good 5 fish roe over rice dish. Sides were okay, though GF says, "Worst pickled cucumbers, ever!" (I say they're not so bad.) Moderately expensive: $13 for udon, $16 for roe dish.

    (3)

  • Sunny T.

    I had the $39.99 Dinner jungsik (dinner combo?). Started with kabocha porridge + Sashimi consisted of Tuna (still frozen), salmon, & fluke (it was fresh) + sushi with three of the same piece of fish + unagi + caviar rice + piece of grilled fish + spicy cod soup along with other ban chan (assorted little side dish like kimchi, oden, black bean, and etc.) Well, lots of food for sure. If you like quantity over quality - I guess this would do... Also ordered hamachi kama ($15) - it wasn't even cooked all the way through - the manager said they are frozen and that we should order them in the beginning so it can be thawed properly. She wanted us to wait so they can cook it but we asked for the check instead. I don't know if every other Japanese restaurants use the frozen ones but that was a first time ever to see an under cooked hama kama at a restaurant. It was a big turn off for me. Other than that, it was an Okay experience.

    (3)

  • Hen A.

    korean-japanese near doraville location....lunch special outing on vacation....day of raining succession....patio umbrella holding employee chasing and request to be under susurration....barrier from down pouring rain satisfaction....udon and roll "special" $twelve causation....large bath of flat fishcakes and udon simplification....compliments of large fried shrimp tempura rice roll sensation....kang nam summed by simple, standard and "safe" idealization...sushi, sashimi, bento, korean, etc. summarization...

    (4)

  • Jaci Y.

    We were very glad we decided to make Kang Nam our dinner spot the other night here in Chamblee GA. The sushi tasted buttery fresh and their service was excellent. Our family loved the rice porridge they gave to us from an appetizer as well as miso soup which I tasted it was made in house and wasn't overly salty like other miso soups. Sushi rolls were presented in a boat and that was fun and impressive and you know we all eat with our eyes first, and this restaurant totally understands that fact.

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    Ab bab rice is delish, as is the sushi! Great service - loved it. Cant wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Erin B.

    Awesome service. Amazing, fresh sushi! Have been back twice in 2 weeks! Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Asim Q.

    Looked for Korean restaurant on yelp and this came up. Here's my take... Sushi is good. Better than average however a bit pricey. Vegetable pancake is average. Chicken Don was ok. Udon was good. Shrimp tempura was good. We will probably return and try other dishes. Overall, a bit pricey but good food. A little more info on the food in menu would make much difference as the waitress can barely speak English.

    (3)

  • Jeff B.

    Drove straight to Kang Nam after a 6hr road trip. Decided on coming here mostly from the positive reviews and the hope of having Korean sashimi. Was originally going to go with the lobster special but that was before they gave us the actual menu. It's listed in Korean and have numbers next to them. As the numbers and price go up, the variety of fish and quantity go up. We originally ordered #4 for $160 but the chef came out and told us it was too much for two people (usually serves 4). We just wanted the sea cucumber and abalone from that option. Unfortunately, sea cucumbers were unavailable so the chef offered to let us choose option 3 but substitute different fish in. Ordered a bottle of soju (seems like they have small and large sizes in atlanta-small being your typical 375ml and large 750ml) for a decent price. The meal starts with appetizers (not ban chan) and consists of steamed egg () some potato croquets, fried tofu, soba salad, pig ears in a salad with similar dressing as soba, and can't remember what else. They gave us two portions of each which was actually nice (less quantity but it rationed the food out for us so we didn't over indulge in the foreplay). This part of the meal was underwhelming compared to when we eat in nj or ny (less variety) but may be due to the fact that we were only two. I usually don't eat too much of this as it only fills you up. Everything else was great: flounder sashimi, uni, abalone, giant clam, salmon, sweet shrimp, scallops. All were fresh (especially flounder since it was killed on the spot). We had two dipping bowls each-one for soy sauce, one for chojang. The sushi chefs actually came out to present our meal to us which felt genuine. The wasabi was not fresh ground but it didn't taste like the typical horseradish "wasabi." It was much milder and actually had flavor to it. Presentation is nice with the flowers they make out of carrots. The flounder was just chewy enough and cut thin enough. The other sashimi was fresh as well. Ended with meal with al bap and maeuntang (they use the remainder of the fish to make spicy soup). This usually is standard but didn't know how it worked in atlanta so we never asked and just sat there. The sushi chef came out again and asked of they took our order for the maeuntang and we said no so he put in the order himself. It took some time but didn't really bother us. Since it took a little while, the other chef came out and presented us with some nigiri made from the remainder of the fish and some shrimp. Overall, I was impressed with the meal. The whole experience felt authentic. The staff really cared about our meal especially the sushi chefs. The food was delicious. It was carefully prepared. Price is very comparable to nj/ny. It's probably more of a savings if you go in a bigger group compared to bada story in nj. They billed us for option 3 which was $119. Not bad. But if the 4 person meal is only $160 then that is definitely a great deal. Their lunch specials seemed like great deals also. Bottom line: quality of sashimi-5/5, quality of apps/side dishes-4/5, service-5/5, cost-5/5. Overall 4.75 stars.

    (5)

  • Andrew N.

    Terrible. Dark musty air quality. Felt like I was in a dungeon. The food was subpar. Not sure how this place is getting the stars and can't say for sure if tonight was a bad night. The party I was in had sushi and various Korean entrees but everyone agreed it wasn't great. Would not come to this place again

    (1)

  • Gina B.

    I have been coming here once in a while over a year or two and this is one of the best places to get some goood sushi. Definitely, a hole in the wall to find on Buford Hwy. Recently, I came for their bento boxes around lunch time. They serve this from around 12 to 2pm and the amount of food is worth the money paid for. SIDE DISHES - They are one of the few places that still serve the Korean style mashed potatoes! It wasn't a lot for 2 people, but it is so delicious. They also served us kimchi, pickled cucumber, Sautéed bean sprouts and thr mashed potatoes. They also serve us miso soup. THE FOOD Bulgogi Lunch Bento Box - $8.99 - Delicious! This time around, they changed it up a bit and they served a large amount! Bulgogi is cooked perfectly: juicy, not a lot of fat, and plenty of meat to fill you up quick. Sautéed with onions and they provide a dipping sauce. It also comes with california rolls (4 pieces), clear noodles, their popular house salad with delicious dressing, shrimp tempura, fried onion, 2 pieces of edamame, fried dumpling, and fried rice. At the end of your meal, they give a complimentary scoop of ice cream! Usually it's the Blue Bell Vanilla ice cream, but today they served us Cookies and Cream. For sushi, I remember it was a great selection. A bit pricey, but always worth it. They serve the rolls on a sizeable wooden boat (depending how many you've ordered) and the still serve you sides if miso soup and the house salad with complimentary ice cream at the end! The place is small and a bit hard to find since the awning is a bit faded, but it's worth the research and drive for. It is right across the Chik fil a on Buford Hwy. The service is great and always nice. Every visit that I've been there, it's always great and the food! I would definitely recommend this place for a good sushi fix!!!

    (5)

  • Pharath M.

    My favorite place. Amazing quality +yummy+ affordable = best restaurant. Sweet staff. I'm highly satisfied.

    (5)

  • Tiffany L.

    I love the sushi here!!! The best in town, in my opinion. Ambiance is alright but the service is great- fast and friendly.

    (5)

  • Lindze M.

    I ordered the bulgolgi and a spicy tuna roll, and some beer. The meal came with soup & salad plus banchan. The salad dressing was weird and watery, soup was ok. They didn't give me kimchi with the banchan so I asked for it and the guy seemed taken aback and kept insisting it would be $1 more, and I was like FINE JUST BRING IT! But he kept repeating himself. They didn't bring me my beer till after dinner was served, and the bulgolgi was mediocre. So was the sushi. The waitstaff was nice-ish, and atmosphere was nice but I probably won't come back

    (2)

  • Keilah J.

    I along with 3 ladies visited Kang Nam for the first time. We were greeted and helped by Kyu - who was AMAZING! So patient and answered our every nagging question :) and he wasn't even our server!! Then the food. Sushi was deliciously creative, you get soup, salad and appetizer small plates with any sushi or main dish. And ice cream complimentary. Definitely coming back.

    (5)

  • Rob C.

    This place is all kinds of good. Had the twister roll, spicy tuna, and yellowtail sushi, all of them great. They also served it with Korean appetizers and salad.

    (4)

  • Steven G.

    They really took care of us here, we had a huge group that didn't all arrive at the same time but they didn't care at all...we got a great seat promptly and had a lot of attention from the wait staff! Our party was large and everyone wanted something different, which was good because we could do a big sample of the food they offer. Most people went with sushi with a few couples getting massive amounts of sushi. It took a while but when they are freshly preparing a boat-load of sushi it takes a while. I think our table had 3 of those and it really wasn't so bad of a wait. Kang Nam's waitstaff were extremely friendly and willing to explain menu items to us without any pressure to order immediately. Food was outstanding and service was awesome! I would recommend this place to anyone in the mood for Asian!

    (4)

  • Jessica T.

    I always hated sushi growing up. It wasn't really a taste thing, just the texture. I was invited to a group outing, unaware that we were to dine here. I ordered an eel bowl; I can never turn down grilled eel and it was divine. It came with miso soup that I gave away, but my friend had two and a half bowls of it. I'll assume that's good! I'm just not a fan of miso myself. However, their sushi... is what got me into sushi for real. My friends offered me some flounder sashimi and I was sold.

    (4)

  • Peter H.

    Fresh sashimi. It's hard to find a place that does it as clean and fresh as this place does it. Worth the prices. It's run by Korean people, so it's Korean style raw fish. No complaints here. Plus they gave us a complimentary dish.

    (5)

  • Damien B.

    My only grip would be the salad. There is not much u can do with ice berg though. Also the veggie roll with lettuce in it was awful. Everything else was wonderful. Went with a party of fifteen and they swarmed around us. Fast service with smiles. Sushi was the best I have had in atlanta. I am still dreaming about the eel. Stop what u are doing and go now.

    (5)

  • Erik S.

    My Asian investors say this is Atlanta's freshest seafood period. Sooooo good, very authentic. A must try.

    (5)

  • Yelper In A.

    This is the best Korean-style sushi place in town. We have been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. The sushi chef and his long time helpers are awesome! The food is always fresh and good. The fish selection is fantastic. We love coming here.

    (5)

  • Hr S.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Come here regularly almost once a week and it never disappoints me about food and service. Furthermore I get complimentary ice cream after meal!

    (4)

  • Deborah W.

    This place is amazing sushi is fresh and delicious and the customer service is without a doubt the best service I've ever received!! I have officially found my favorite sushi spot!

    (5)

  • Phong T.

    New favorite sushi joint. This place serves Japanese and Korean food. Many of my friends have gone and recommended the sushi here so here I am discovering this place later than sooner. Parking is a tad limited probably when they're really busy. Say the weekends? It was a Tuesday evening for me and they were steadily busy, but service was great. Very attentive as far as water refills and checking to see if anything else was needed. LOVE the sushi here. End. of. story. I went with a friend and ordered 3 rolls (Rainbow Roll, Outside Salmon Roll, and Samurai Roll; pictures uploaded) and they were assembled on a wooden board decorated, which made it beautiful to look at and more savoring. Our meal came with complimentary Miso Soup and Salad as well as Korean side dishes, such as kim chi, pickled cucumber, beansprouts, etc. The side dishes probably vary each day. I'll be baaaaaaaaackkkk!

    (5)

  • Bee A.

    The place is nice and cozy. The server was very sweet. The only thing that felt a bit off was the hostess.. For some strange reason she never smiles, at least not when we spoke to her or walked in. The food came in quick and clean. The sushi were beautifully placed in a huge bowl with shells and other anrrangments.

    (4)

  • Addy C.

    My parents visit about once a month to two months, and lately I wonder who they miss more - me or the "Kang Nam Jungsik". Seriously Kang Nam's jungsik is very good and it's awesome how much food you get for the price. From 11-6pm (I think just Mon-Fri), it's just $19.99/person and you get pumpkin soup, 6 banchan, sashimi (5 pcs each - salmon, flounder, tuna), sushi (1 pc each - salmon, flounder, tuna ... also 2 California rolls), shrimp & Korean yam tempura, grilled mackerel, spicy fish soup, and roe rice. All the courses are served one after the other. Everything is so good. Also everyone at your table isn't forced to order it since they're served in individual portions but certainly any table mates who don't will probably regret it. There's definitely a lot of food - for the three of us, we usu. end up with leftovers (1 spicy fish soup, 2 mackerel) that we eat the next day. FYI - the price goes up to $34.99 after 6pm which includes extras like eel, o jing uh bokkeum (spicy squid stir fry), seaweed salad, and radish roll. If you miss the 6pm cutoff, the $34.99 jungsik is still a pretty good deal too (haha beating the 6pm clock isn't easy). Again if you're looking for a new experience, like variety, and/or want to impress visiting family or friends or colleagues -- I recommend the Kang Nam Jungsik.

    (5)

  • Artie D.

    First time for me and I will be back again. Service was excellent and the sushi was awesome.

    (5)

  • Robert T.

    I go for lunch once a month and get the lunch box. They always bring lots of appetizers before the HUGE lunch box arrives. I have never been disappointed. The food is always fantastic and service is friendly and quick. Absolutely recommend this restaurant!

    (5)

  • Katie F.

    Great food. Great price! We were seated in a private booth for four that had a curtain to provide almost complete privacy. All I can say is- USE THE BELL. there is a small bell on the table that notifies the wait staff when you need something. They do not consider it rude, so ding away! (It also doesn't make a loud bell noise to disturb other tables.) We ordered edamame, corn cheese (just like it sounds- corn with melted mozzarella cheese). We just had to say we ordered it. For entree we ordered four rolls and sashimi- tuna and salmon. Both were large pieces and were very fresh. The rolls were a Dragon Roll- great eel, Spicy Tuna- very light hand on the mayo gave it a nice flavor, Rainbow Roll- solid choice to give you a variety of flavors, and the Moto roll- this was served hot and had an interesting texture and flavor. Not bad, just very different. Dip this in the spicy BBQ type sauce on the table instead of soy sauce. My only complaint was that the wasabi was weak. I like a nice kick to mine- feels like I'm cleansing my soul. 4 girls, a lot of food and 4 large beers for just over $100.

    (4)

  • Laura M.

    Boyf and I have been on a mission to try a bunch of sushi restaurants in Atlanta. So far, we haven't been to many because we really, really like Kang Nam (and, it's super close to our place). We've only ordered rolls, but we try to get a big selection every time. I can't recall everything we've ordered but my favorite is their spider roll. I've had a few spider rolls around town and this is the hands down winner. The sushi here is a little more authentic, a little less Americanized (think: ru sans) and I dig that. Boyf still prefers the less fishy sushi (yeah, I know) but still enjoys this place. The food always tastes fresh. All the flavors come out to play in each roll. The value for the money and quality is pretty damn good. For dinner, you order and are then brought bowls of miso soup (they'll refill it, too), some cooked tofu, sesame noodle things and something else (I forget what it was). No extra charge. The presentation of the sushi is beautiful. It's almost a shame to eat it. The staff is great and attentive. The sushi chefs (I've been for two different main chefs) are wonderful in their art and personality. One, in particular, obviously loves what he does and it's infectious. The entire atmosphere is cheery. The parking is a lot in front of the restaurant and there's another lot next door that seems to be shared (I may be wrong), but I've never not been able to park in the main lot. The restaurant is clean and cute, which neat little side dining rooms I think you can reserve for groups. They have curtains for privacy - very nice.

    (4)

  • Thomas Z.

    Ordered shrimp fried rice, vegetable pancake, and spicy squid. The cook messed up the order for fried rice so they replaced it with mixed seafood spicy soup. The pancake was spectacular, rest were very good as well.

    (4)

  • Monica G.

    I was kinda hesitant going this place since the exterior looked kinda sketchy . but as you go in, it's a pretty neat place. We were greeted by the friendly owner/manager. Their food is really good. The only down side is it's quite pricey.

    (4)

  • Whitney C.

    We got the rainbow roll, Alaska roll, samurai roll, and yellow snow roll. All of them were delicious, especially the last two! Sides included salad, soup, and three other small dishes that were all tasty. We got the dumplings too. Way too much food for two people!

    (5)

  • Jennie Y.

    Kang nam junsik and lobster junsik. Deluxe sashimi. 34.99-54.99. Yes, that's the kind of money my husband and I spend when we're here... and when the food arrives, it looks like we spend more than we actually are going to be charged for. The food is yummy and variegated. Honestly one of the best value meals and one we like to recommend to friends when they are in search for sashimi. Lobster Junsik & Deluxe sashimi has more than enough food for two. I love that you get to eat lobster sashimi at the beginning and you end up with lobster spicy soup to finish the meal... all from the same lobster that was fish out of the tiny tank of water they keep next to the sushi station. the meals come with so many different banchan and I can't name them all. but I do know and love that they give you a big bowl of rice topped with 5-6 different colors of roe. Now that's like rainbow butter on rice in your mouth. total heaven! service here by the ajhummas are near to non-existent. don't expect super great attentive service here. you probably won't get it unless you are Koreans. I'm too busy with stuffing my face to even notice the lack of their presence.

    (4)

  • Daniel B.

    Kang Nam serves blowfish (a.k.a. pufferfish or "bok" in Korean and "fugu" in Japanese). So maybe I should have renamed last night's UYE "The Blowfish UYE" or "Playing with Death UYE." For those of you that don't know, blowfish is considered a delicacy in some parts of Asia. The skin and organs of the fish are toxic and highly poisonous. Only specially trained chefs who have passed a strict certification process are allowed to handle and serve these suckers. If one of the fish's organs is accidentally pierced, the entire fish can be contaminated. If someone eats contaminated blowfish, symptoms include: dizziness, vomiting, prickling over the body, rapid heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and paralysis. If one doesn't die from his/her diaphragm collapsing, they'll probably end up in a coma. Even the menu has an "Advisory" that says "May Cause Serious Illness or Death." With that, Jang C. and I both ordered blowfish soup. He ordered the Bok Tang which is spicy blowfish soup in a red broth and I ordered the Bok Jiri which is non-spicy blowfish soup in a clear broth -- I wanted to be able to actually taste the fish. Each bowl cost $19.95 and came with about 5-6 bone-in chunks of blowfish. Other ingredients included large slices of daikon, watercress, tofu, and bean sprouts. Marty J. commented that the blowfish must taste amazing if people are willing to risk their lives for it. I initially learned about the dangers of blowfish in elementary school in one of the first episodes I ever watched of The Simpsons. Note: The Bok Jiri is mislabeled on the menu in English as "monk fish w/ vegetable in spicy sauce." I wonder how someone would feel once they realize they just ate the potentially lethal blowfish instead of monkfish. Yikes. There was a sign at our table, written in Korean, that said blowfish was indeed currently in-stock and available. So was it worth it? Not at all. The blowfish tasted just like any other boiled or steamed whitefish I've tried. The meat had a pasty consistency and very mild flavor. As a whole, the Bok Jiri was a light soup. The broth was refreshing, but I needed to add Japanese chili flakes to spice it up. Both the Bok Jiri and Bok Tang were served steaming hot. Jang's bowl was served still bubbling, much like other Korean soups and stews (e.g. sundubu). I could tell Jang's Bok Tang was spicy because he was sniffling a lot. The bowls were served with small bowls of rice and pumpkin soup, but we were both still hungry afterwards. The pumpkin soup was extremely delicious. It was my favorite part of the meal. Nice thick consistency and sweet and hearty. It really hit the spot. I would order this side again a la carte. So while the two of us ended up ordering Korean food, the rest of the table ordered Japanese food. Kang Nam is primarily a Japanese restaurant with several different types of sushi. The restaurant is Korean-owned so all meals are served with Korean banchan (complementary side dishes) and there are a lot of Korean cuisine selections on the menu as well. These include the aforementioned Korean soups/stews and Korean grilled fish and BBQ. Tom E. ordered a heaping plateful of vegetable tempura and some mango rolls. Marty J. and his +1 ordered udon noodles and bulgogi (marinated beef). Kevin C. got the chirashi don (assorted sashimi over rice) and Hannah C. had the "Al Bab" (five kinds of roe - fish eggs - over rice). Everything looked great and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. The Al Bab was vividly colorful. Because Kang Nam specializes in sushi, sashimi, and other delicacies, it's far from the cheapest place to dine on Buford Highway. They've got a "Mega" sashimi platter on the menu for $229.99. Banchan was sparse, but decent quality. We were served kimchi, pickled cucumbers, bean sprouts in light vinegar, and fish cake with jalepeno slices. The kimchi was strong, tart and spicy. Cucumbers and fish cake were good. Fresh ingredients. Service was great from the hostess to our servers. I really liked our server Nadia. She looked like she could be a K-pop star. It was nice of our hostess to separate our checks ahead of time, between both couples and singles. She also treated us to complimentary scoops of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Kang Nam is located on Buford Highway, OTP (just north of the I-285). It's on the ground floor of a low-key, nondescript, two-story building across from Chick-fil-A. Look for "Sushi" on the side of the building. The structure looks sketchy from the exterior because all the storefront windows are either tinted or covered up from the inside. You'd never think a respectable Korean-Japanese sushi bar with is hidden inside. Inside, there's a sushi bar and some tables and booths. Most people sit in one of the private rooms on the outer edges of the restaurant. Each room has a name. We dined in the "Sam Sung" room. Dark, "moonlight" type ambiance. Good for smaller groups.

    (4)

  • Nayoung W.

    I've been coming here for many many years. Consistently delicious and worth the drive. Lunch specials are incredible and offer a lot of food for the price that you can't find elsewhere. And I've always had a soft spot for the roe rice.

    (5)

  • Tom E.

    I had the pleasure last evening to enjoy another one of Daniel B's awesome Buford Highway UYEs! This time, it was at a "Japanese" restaurant. Why the quotation marks? Well, I think it was actually more a Korean joint than Japanese (but that's ok, although I haven't had true Japanese in a really long time). I didn't even realize though until after the fact. Housed in a creepy rectangular building from the early 70's (see picture), sharing with a few other businesses- but the main attraction here was of course, the restaurant (although that Hot Stone place looked intriguing). I waited outside for a few, not even realizing the host was already inside (and even snagged a private room- score!) with Kevin. It was set up with a table for 8, with plenty of space for each patron- I liked that a lot (as the regular area was more booth like and seemed a little tighter). I got to view the menu(s)- a specials, sashimi, and a Japorean main menu. A few things looked unfamiliar, so I stuck with vegetable tempura. However, I did do something I have never done before in my entire life- order a whole sushi roll at a restaurant- I got a mango roll (also posted). By the presentation of it, I was expected to take out a second mortgage, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought. It tasted pretty damn good! I almost gave Daniel some (totally forgetting about his shellfish allergies, DUH), as if he didn't already have to worry about eating his own dish (see Daniel B's review) . The tempura had some bulk to it and came with a ginger dipping sauce I enjoyed. The dish even came with rice, salad (with some of the better creamy ginger dressing I have had), and a scoop of some decent vanilla ice cream (a pleasant surprise at the end!). All in all, I had a wonderful time here with the people I spent the dinner with, and for what you pay, the value isn't that bad (it's not the cheapest- but you get decent value for what you get). If it was true Japanese. this would definitely have been a 5 star experience (as I anticipated hardcore Japanese the last month)!

    (4)

  • Esther K.

    You know, I haven't been here in a while and I have no idea what prompted me to ask Kungfu to take me here for some sashimi and sushi. My family has their favorite sushi and sashimi joints and this place is my mom's fave sashimi joint; I'm always in full support of our neighbor, Mr. Hayakawa; my dad's spot is Tairyou down the street (I have yet to go but I will report on this place soon). So, I used to love the lobster full course meal at another Korean-Japanese establishment around town until they let my family down hard core last time we visited. When I saw that they had a lobster full course meal I used my big bambi eyes tactic to order it for the two of us. The price was more than fair at $50 for a steamed egg (it's like a Korean chawanmushi), sashimi salad, lobster sashimi, 1lb. of flounder sashimi, spicy squid stir-fry, five different fish roe over rice, and a lobster stew that's like a spicy cioppino. We also ordered a spicy tuna sandwich roll and Kungfu's favorite shrimp tempura roll. The food was plentiful and everything was utterly perfect. I'm not a big flounder sashimi fan but it was so dang good. I never really knew why it was my dad's favorite until that day at Kangnam. The way Koreans do sashimi is very different from how the Japanese do sashimi. We have different sashimi cultures and flounder is the number one choice of sashimi in Korea. We also don't usually use soy sauce and wasabi but a red pepper paste and vinegar sauce to dip the sashimi. Flounder has a very neutral taste but the texture is what really makes the dish. This is another situation where the English language fails to translate a Korean word that I use to describe its texture. When you chew it, the meat kind of bounces back and sticks for a bit kind of like gum but not really. It's so hard to describe and other fellow Koreans would just give me the knowing "ohhh" if I say "jjeon duk jjeon duk." The lobster sashimi has a good texture too it's a bit similar and a bit different from raw shrimp but has more integrity to it so its not just mush when you're chewing it. You know how the first bite into raw shrimp is the best bite because it kind of has a nice pop? It's kind of like that throughout the entire time you're chewing it and not popping like huge salmon roe popping but it has good texture. All the other things that come with are very standard in Korean sashimi course meals and it was excellent. I loved how my five fish roe over rice had copious amounts of fish roe. I loved the sashimi salad and the cioppino was spot on. The sushis were nothing to write home about and I'd skip it if I was given the choice. The spicy tuna sandwich roll was kind of greasy and so was the shrimp tempura. Bleh. Stick with the sashimis here! I think I'd come back here when I'm craving like a legit sashimi course meal. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to get a Korean sashimi course meal experience. It's very different from what you'd get at a Japanese sashimi restaurant and it's an unique experience I'd recommend to anyone.

    (4)

  • Sophie D.

    I love the sushi here! It's on Buford and is one of the best sushi I've eaten. Favorite is the Pride Philly and Mango roll. The dishes are presented beautifully each dine in. The dinner combo was $35 included soups, sashimi, rolls, eel, and grilled fish. Perfect for two people.

    (5)

  • Tommy N.

    I'd love to agree with the majority, but all the folk who say this place "OMG Fantastic" need to get themselves to Sushi House Hayakawa, about half a mile further up Buford Highway, which really is OMG fantastic. That's where we were planning to go, but ended up at Kang Nam since SHH is inexplicably closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Not a mistake we'll make again. TL;DR for the below - the sushi didn't taste of much, the appetisers were pretty awful, and they forgot my beer. I don't think I'm being a snob, but any place that serves sushi wrapped in American cheese needs to have a serious think about what type of restaurant they're trying to be. Here's a quick run down of what we ate. Free appetisers: * Iceberg lettuce, torn up and smothered in what seemed like lemony mayonnaise. This is not a salad. This is an abomination. * Cold, steamed broccoli, chopped up and also smothered in what seemed like the same lemony mayonnaise. * Lukewarm miso soup with two measly pieces of tofu. * A decent pickled seaweedy salad thing. * Something involving beansprouts. Main courses: * Basic Tuna Roll. Overly stodgy. There was too much rice, the nori was chewy and you could barely taste the tuna. * Eel Roll. Again, too much rice, not enough eel. It might as well have been Spam inside. * Monster Roll. I can't even remember what was inside, because all it tasted of was greasy tempura batter and rice. I think it was supposed to be tempura shrimp, but this looked like a normal shrimp sprinkled with tempura batter bits. Tempura batter shouldn't taste of grease. It should be light and crunchy and wonderous. This was not. * Spicy salmon sushi sandwich. Meh. Not particularly spicy, more greasy tempura batter on the outsides. A disappointment. I really wanted to like this place. The service was polite, if not super prompt. The presentation of the food was great, but the food itself just wasn't up to scratch. I don't write many reviews, but I've a spare moment and want others to be aware that there's much better sushi out there.

    (2)

  • Jumi Y.

    Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Not Spongebob because I think I ate him and most of his friends when I went here. Moment of silence.... 3.5 stars. This place is always a good spot to go with the family because the amount of food you get for the price is great, the fish is alright, and there's something for everyone. We usually end up getting one of those large fish boats + extra sides service. After you're done, they give you the option of having the spicy soup made with the leftover fish bones. yumm. The sashimi is ok here. It's not the freshest in the world, but we are in a landlocked city. Sometimes, it's so frozen that it hasn't thawed by the time it gets to the table. And they have a lot of "filler" white fish that doesn't taste like much. Apparently they bring in a ton of stuff from Korea, so if you like the crawly and clamy things in the sea, this is a good place for you. The amount sides that they bring out is unreal. There's this corn sizzling on a hot plate drenched with butter and cheese that is really good. They mix up the offering quite a lot, but I find my self waiting for the sashimi before I eat because everything is a mix of fried random stuff. There's even fried sushi rolls. The shrimp is nice because it's grilled whole on on skewers and brought out on a bed of sea salt. At the end, they give you with rice topped with roe, seaweed, and daikon (orange, yellow, and green- mucho pretty) drizzled with a little bit of sesame oil. It's pretty good, but by the time you get to eating it, your stomach is about to pop. The soup is usually refreshing and spicy, but be careful if you don't handle MSG well.

    (3)

  • Mandy H.

    They have the best spicy seafood soup ever. The broth is so tasty and with a lot of ingredients. They also close later than most Korean restaurants on the same street.

    (5)

  • Lydia L.

    Ordered sushi/sashimi, but you can't avoid Korean options here. I uploaded a photo of the sushi and sashimi combo, which the waitress said would only feed 4 people, but it was a HUGE amount of sushi and sashimi. We had a party of six, and ended up having leftover food. I suppose if they hadn't also provided a ton of banchan it may not have been enough. Quick service, fine food, large portions, good if you're hungry, not the highest quality sushi ever, but definitely up to par with any regular sushi place around.

    (3)

  • Julie H.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I've been a regular customer here since 2005. Excellent sushi (the fish quality is outstanding). There is a very extensive menu with Japanese, Korean, and Chinese options. The decor is nothing short of adorable. There are a few tables/booths in the middle if the room as well as little private dining rooms that are more intimate (great for a special occasions like a birthday) with names like Bang Bee, and of course, the sushi bar. They also have a tank of LIVE flounder at the sushi bar which is pretty cool. They've remodeled over the years and I've really been impressed. I've come here for some of their amazing lunch specials which include several courses (such as sushi, sashimi, pumpkin soup, etc.) They also have group specials for sashimi and sushi (with names like VIP) that can get pretty expensive but you definitely get your money's worth in food as well as the beautiful dining experience you receive with the sushi chefs' amazing creations. I've received so many beautiful hand carved pieces, everything from carrots and other vegetables as well as shells filled with dry ice that come to the table with a gorgeous smoking effect. They've never let me down when I come to celebrate something and drop some $$$ on the sushi. You receive tasty little appetizers with each meal such as kimchi and bean sprouts and then for dessert they give you tiny little cups of ice cream with tiny spoons. Just enough to cleanse the palate. (Again, adorable!). Prepare to be shouted a greeting as well as a good-bye from the enthusiastic and friendly sushi chefs upon your arrival and departure. You also get a personal waitress button at each table which I love because you can call the waitress anytime you need her and never have to wait long for anything. This also helps if you enjoy more privacy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL YOU SUSHI FANATICS THAT LIKE A TRUE DINING EXPERIENCE!!!

    (5)

  • Karen C.

    Amazing food, sushi is fabulous, beautiful presentation! Make sure you ring the bell though if you need anything and you will get prompted service!

    (5)

  • ChauPha N.

    This restaurant is not worth the four stars in my opinion. First, the service is horrible. Second the food is alright...nothing amazing. I came in at 2:15 today with my friend and we wanted to order the lunch box... But our waitress said lunch is over. Only till 2:30. So I reminded her the time on my phone and she has to double check. Which I was right so she said okay. I ordered the Korean BBQ lunch box and my friend ordered the yellow tail and Philly roll. The Philly roll has like 90% of cream cheese in it. And 5% of avocado and 5% salmon. Big disappointment. Yellow tail roll is basically almost the same thing. Alot of cream cheese. If you want to order these two rolls next time, just ask them to lighten the cream cheese. The service was too slow for a non busy lunch time. Both of our drinks was empty before they would refill. I had to ask for Togo box three times before it came. Overall... I think I will take my business some where else next time.

    (2)

  • Betty B.

    Suuuuuuuuch fresh fish, always great service. Nice portions and extra treats with your meal

    (5)

  • Yusra F.

    Just went for sushi with friends. We had the volcano roll and twister roll. Both were really good! Service was nice as well.

    (5)

  • Lisa Y.

    I have been there roughly 3 times, but never remembered much of the experience because it was so long ago. However, my boyfriend, my sister, my sister's boyfriend, and I came here earlier tonight for dinner and it was deliciously amazing. Everyone greets you the minute you walk in, and hostess was very quick to getting us a table, and making sure everything was okay. They gave us just the right amount of time to decide what we wanted to order. We ordered 2 spicy tuna rolls, a volcano roll, an orange roll, and a crunch roll, and I also ordered a bowl of Kare Udon. On the menu it is spelled Kake Udon, but it's pronounce "ka-re". The food came out all at once, and it looked amazing. It was prepared very nicely and EVERYTHING tasted fantastic. The miso soup was just as good as everything else. By far, one of the best sushi joints I have been too in a long time. They gave us pumpkin soup in the beginning before our meals came out, and it was pretty good. I never had pumpkin soup or anything pumpkin before so it was a nice experience for me to venture out of my safety zone. They even gave us two complimentary dishes plus ice cream for dessert. You will not be disappointed if you go here. This place is worth it. The entire meal with 15-20% tip was roughly in the high 80's, but given how much we ordered, and how much food we got, it is not money wasted. I definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

    (5)

  • Susan Y.

    One off my regular favorites! Fish is fresh, staff is friendly and hard working, and it's decently priced for the amount of food and the quality you get! I come here for the sashimi! Sushi chef even makes something special for you sometimes on the house!

    (5)

  • Austin S.

    This is a great place for sushi/sashimi. I typically go here with a decent size group (at least 4) and order their Kang Nam special. Service is usually better when you're with adults for some odd reason. They'll bring you so many side dishes before sushi and sashimi boat that I always want to just eat a bowl of rice with side dishes and call it a day. It's followed by your fish "boat" that your chef prepares. Although my last experience wasn't as good, I've always had fresh (but frozen) fish. We typically let the chef pick the fish and let us enjoy the meals without trying to pick it off the menu. Then the meal will typically come with a piece of grilled fish, fish soup, and roe rice. I never left the restaurant hoping for more food.... My suggestion is to call ahead and book a room. It does get busy on the weekends! Order their special and enjoy the endless amount of fish!

    (4)

  • Todd P.

    There's another place to get decent sushi on Buford Highway just OTP that's not Hayakawa? Who knew!? I guess at least 50+ Yelpers did. You can now add me to that list. Monday night ain't good for dinner at that other venerable sushi institute on BuHi since they aren't open for business then. And neither is Shoya which is also close by. Thank the sushi gods for Yelp! We would not give up in our quest for sushi that Monday night, and thankfully found Kang Nam on the mobile app. Now, I wouldn't have guessed "sushi" when hearing the name since it's clearly Korean. And unlike others who may throw any country from Asia in the same bucket (Aunt Lulu: "Why, those Chinese over there in Tokyo sure make some good electronics. And I love their pad thai as well!"), a Korean restaurant serving Japanese sushi made me wonder what we'd be in for. I wasn't disappointed. They have an extensive sushi menu with everything you could possibly want. Fresh fish, a huge list of options including nigiri sushi, hand rolls, and a long list of traditional and unique specialty rolls. And since this is technically a Korean establishment your meal starts with complimentary banchan with all the small dishes that you'd expect. (You can also order Korean dishes if you want, but we were on a sushi mission. Stay away, Korean food. Insert Sweet Brown reference: "Ain't nobody got time fo' dat!") After sharing some fried gyoza and a seaweed salad, we ordered a smattering of rolls, including a rainbow roll, crunch roll, salmon skin roll, two spicy tuna hand rolls, and two shrimp nigirizushi just because. Delish! We were stuffed and left happy with our new discovery thanks to Yelp. Yelp says "Do itashimashite" (Japanese for "you're welcome".)

    (4)

  • Jackie C.

    good food for good price and the place looks nice!!!! i like!

    (5)

  • Kim N.

    Sashimi's always so fresh here. I usually order the Kang Nam sushi & sashimi (~$70), which comes with 30 pieces of sashimi, and 2 rolls. That's normally enough food for me and 2 other people. The service is great; they also have a service bell like every other Korean restaurant... yes Korean... because this place is Korean owned but the sushi is delicious nonetheless.

    (4)

  • Jang C.

    The place looks like a Japanese restaurant from the inside. But it's a Korean restaurant that serves sashimi, sushi, and other Korean dishes. It's been in Buford Hwy for many years, and it's one of the few Korean restaurants standing in Buford Hwy. I don't know what Kang Name means for this restaurant. But I do know it's a district in Seoul, South Korea. I actually grew up there when I was very little. Every time I drove by Kang Nam, it always reminded my own hometown in Korea. Kang Nam is also one of the few places I know in Atlanta that serves puffer fish. Yes, the infamous fugu is served here. I have no clue if it's the real-deal fugu that can kill you if the Chef prepares it wrong. But they have it on the menu. They call it "swellfish" or "bok" on the menu. Speaking of the menu, the menu seems confusing. I think they don't care about the translation. For example, they have swellfish spicy soup (tang) and swellfish non-spicy soup (jiri). But they don't label the non-spicy soup as swellfish, even though the Korean translation says, "swellfish." Instead, they mislabel it as "monkfish." I had to make sure with the waitress which fish we were getting because the Korean and the English descriptions clashed. They also labeled the non-spicy soup as "spicy." I suggest you bring a Korean friend if you want to eat here. Or you can eat their safer, non-toxic foods like bulgogi, udon, donburis, and sashimi. The food here tastes okay. The swellfish doesn't taste as good as I remembered when I ate it in Korea. The broth was boiling hot and spicy. They gave piddling bits of fish, radish, and bean sprouts. I left hungry after that meal. I tried a bit of their sushi roe over rice. I expected them to use sushi rice with vinegar. But they used regular rice. I was disappointed. I expected it to be like a chirashi with sushi rice. Oh well. At least they gave some uni in there. Their uni did taste good. Like a good, Korean restaurant, they brought out your standard banchans. I thought they banchans were lacking in depth and volume. I expected a restaurant of this price range would bring out more banchan than what they served. Then again, I did speak English only, so maybe I got the "Non-Korean" treatment. If you want sushi, I'm sure there's a better place in Buford Hwy that serves it. If you want Korean food, I guess this is one of the few places you can get it in Buford Hwy. It's better than Han Il Kwan at least. If you want to look death in the face and risk eating the toxic swellfish, you can get it here too. 3.5 stars.

    (3)

  • Nancy R.

    As soon as you enter Kang Nam, they all yell "welcome/greeting" in Japanese or Korean, even the sushi chefs behind the counter. Kinda like "Welcome to Moe's!" FOOD: For lunch I ordered the salmon box lunch special. But soon after ordering, I heard every one ordering the hwe-dup-bap. I know, I came to a sushi house and ordered a hot dish. I should've taken the advice from my fellow yelpers but I wasn't disappointed in my dish. The salmon box came with a small teriyaki salmon with fried rice, CA roll sushi, vegetable tempura, ginger salad, miso soup, and a fried mochi-like patty. It was plenty of food and very filling for $11. I'd come back to try the sushi!

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 11

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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